Police Cadet

Hampton Police Department; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hampton is seeking Police Cadets to assist sworn police officers and the community. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, successful completion of physical, psychological, background (including polygraph) and agility tests, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and being 18 to 24 years old. The job may involve rotating shifts and frequent city travel; you must be able to testify

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Must pass city physical examination, psychological examination, background investigation (to include a polygraph examination), and physical agility examination.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• Must be between 18 and 24 years of age
• May require rotating shifts.
• Requires frequent travel throughout the city.
• Must be able to maintain the ability to provide credible testimony in court, to the magistrate and in other situations where credibility will be of importance. A sustained finding of untruthfulness at the conclusion of an internal investigation may result in immediate termination.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $35,297.00 – $38,827.00 Annually

Closing Date: 9/7/2026

Position Summary:

The City of Hampton is seeking Police Cadets to assist sworn police officers and the community. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Requirements:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Must successfully pass a city physical examination, psychological examination, background investigation (to include a polygraph examination), and physical agility examination.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• Must be between 18 and 24 years of age
• May require rotating shifts.
• Requires frequent travel throughout the city.
• Must be able to maintain the ability to provide credible testimony in court, to the magistrate and in other situations where credibility will be of importance. A sustained finding of untruthfulness at the conclusion of an internal investigation may result in immediate termination.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.