POLICE CADET

Days:
Varies

Hours:

Varies

This position is exempt from the Career Service.

• 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 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

• 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
• Academic schedule of a minimum of 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours per year and a minimum GPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.0/4.0
• Graduates of the Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy will be given priority in processing
• Applicants must attach a copy of transcripts or college enrollment letter and a copy of Driver’s License or State
• Successful candidates must pass a structured interview, background check, and drug screening

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

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

The City of Chicago is committed to diversity and follows ordinances that provide a preference to veterans, residents of socio-economically disadvantaged areas, and Chicago Public School graduates.

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

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External