Cadet; Police

Position: Cadet (Police)
salary : $47,480.00 annually
location : police - 135 commerce street clarksville
job type: fulltime
job number: 001673
department: police
opening date: 01/01/2026
closing date: continuous

description
general statement of job
this is the first of nine levels in the police series. Incumbents attend the police academy, complete required training, and receive their peace officer certification.

*** please note: there are very specific instructions for completing the police officer cadet application. Please be sure to read the following instructions and complete all sections of the application (to include work history even if attaching a resume) to ensure your application will be considered for this position.***
please limit work history to your two most recent employers, including your current position, if employed. Testing for this applicant pool will vary. You will receive a testing time via email once your application has been reviewed and approved and you have appropriately responded to your initial email. Almost all communication will be via email. It is imperative that you respond to all emails in a timely manner, preferably within 48 hours of receipt.

starting salary: $47,480
after completion of the police academy salary will be: $49,855
certified officer experience matters. Eligible pre-certified officers could start at $54,845. For more information, call  or email:

example of duties
specific duties and responsibilities
essential functions:

• attends the police academy, which includes completing required training and academy courses, receiving peace officer certification, and performing related duties.
• may assist police officers with daily assignments, which could include ride-alongs, apprehending suspects, observing violations, making arrests, transmitting radio messages, monitoring electronic surveillance, retrieving, and filing information, assisting with fingerprinting, and performing related duties.
• performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• performs other related work as required.

typical qualifications
minimum education and training

education and experience

• high school diploma or ged equivalent.
• no experience required.

license and certifications

• a valid driver's license.

residence requirements

• must reside within a sixty (60) minute drive time (obeying all traffic laws) to police headquarters at 135 commerce street upon completion of the field-training program.

supplemental information
minimum qualifications and standards required
knowledge, skills, and abilities:
knowledge of:

• basic work etiquette.
• modern police practices and methods.
• departmental procedures, rules, and regulations.
• effective methods of investigation.
• applicable federal and state laws, city statutes, and laws of arrest.
• street layout and geography of the city.
• customer service principles.
• recordkeeping principles.
• court procedures.
• training principles.
• computers and related software applications.

skill in:

• following written and oral instructions.
• enforcing federal, state laws, and city statutes.
• analyzing situations quickly and objectively.
• investigating crime scenes.
• operating a police vehicle.
• training officers in work methods.
• maintaining required records and preparing reports.
• providing customer service.
• testifying in court.
• using a computer and related software applications.
• communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

physical requirements:
the work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• balancing: maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• climbing: ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• crawling:…