Instructions for Submission of Application
- Complete the entire application. (Place N/A for any question that does not apply)
- Please upload the following documents:
A. Cover letter addressed to the Police Commissioner detailing:
1. Why the candidate is interested in the Cadet program
2. A few sentences about the candidate
3. Bullet points indicating that the candidate meets each of the minimum
requirement to be a Cadet.
(Note: Please complete the letter using Microsoft Word or an equivalent program.)
B. Resume (education and work history)
C. High School or college transcript or copy of GED
If the applicant meets the minimum requirements, they will be directed to report for an oral interview. Following this interview, qualified applicants will undergo a thorough background investigation conducted by a Background Investigator. Candidates with criminal histories and questionable character and morals will be rejected.
A final review of the application and background will be conducted by the Assistant Chief of Police, who will make a recommendation whether or not to accept the candidate to the Police Commissioner.
Requirements for Cadet Program
Applicants for the Cadet Program are required to:
A. Enrolled in the senior year of high school or received a high school diploma or
equivalent
B. Be between 18 and 20 1/2 years of age
C. Have no felony convictions
D. Have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement