Police Cadet: Tuition Help & Mentorship Path to Officer

City of Edina; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Edina Police Department invites applications for a Police Cadet, a part-time, uniformed apprentice role. Cadets provide support to all divisions, with a varied schedule of 30+ hours per week, including day, evening, weekend and holiday hours.

A two-year maximum position with mentorship toward becoming a licensed peace officer is offered. Tuition assistance is provided to pursue a degree and POST eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must be enrolled at time of hire and complete the required educational program to be licensed as Minnesota peace officer by the conclusion of the position.
• Must immediately start full time college attendance upon hire and maintain a 2.00 GPA or better.
• Must be physically, medically, emotionally and psychologically fit for full duty.
• Must have the desire to become a police officer in Edina.
• Must have a valid MN Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Enforce applicable ordinances and statutes pertaining to animals, animal control, parking, and selected health and nuisance ordinances.
• Perform detention duties, including booking, searching, controlling and releasing prisoners.
• Provide traffic control or perimeter security as assigned.
• Safely operate assigned police department vehicles and assist in maintenance of the department fleet.
• Assist in the recovery and inventorying of lost, abandoned and/or confiscated property.
• Participate in learning activities and reports required by various job activities.
• Assist officers and investigations with additional operational duties.
• Not engage in conduct that would bar the Cadet from becoming licensed as a Minnesota peace officer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Criminal code knowledge

Community engagement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Edina Police Department invites applications for a Police Cadet, a part-time, uniformed apprentice role. Cadets provide support to all divisions, with a varied schedule of 30+ hours per week, including day, evening, weekend and holiday hours.

A two-year maximum position with mentorship toward becoming a licensed peace officer is offered. Tuition assistance is provided to pursue a degree and POST eligibility.