POLICE CADET

Police Cadet

Chicago Police Department

Number of Positions: 25 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $16.60 hourly

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 08/13/202

The Police Cadet Program provides an opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement to obtain valuable work experience in a law enforcement environment. Cadets are given rotating assignments in the Police Department's districts, field offices and central headquarters.

• Performs clerical duties such as maintaining files and records, processing forms, gathering and organizing documents, and typing and photocopying documents.
• Answers telephones, responds to general inquiries regarding police programs and routes specific calls to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in processing case reports and compiling data for use in various productivity and manning reports.
• Creates spreadsheets and maintains databases to track data.
• Searches computer and manual records to verify or obtain requested data.
• Attends community alternative policing strategy (CAPS) meetings and outreach events to distribute informational flyers and provide information to youth on the Police Cadet Program.
• Assists police officers with manual tasks or clerical support at special events or police programs, as required.
• Participates in a physical fitness program.
• Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location:

Various Districts

Days:
Varies

Hours:

Varies

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be between the ages of 18 and 21.
• Must be enrolled in a nationally or regionally accredited college or university that grants associate and bachelor's degrees.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Individuals selected for the program must maintain an academic schedule of a minimum of 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours per year and a minimum grade point average of at least 3.0/5.0 or 2.0/4.0.
• Graduates of the Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy will be given priority in processing.

NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts or college enrollment letter AND a copy of your Driver's License or State  your application to be considered for this position.

NOTE:

Successful candidates must pass a structured interview, background check, and drug screening.

Being a Chicago Police Cadet does not guarantee being hired by the Chicago Police Department as a Chicago Police Officer.

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. This position also requires candidates to complete a Willing and Able questionnaire. Candidates who affirmatively answer the Willing and Able questionnaire will be interviewed, only if the hiring criteria have been met. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.