Cadets are part–time employees between 17.5 and 20.5 yeas of age who receive training and experience in law enforcement. |
| As a condition of employment, Cadets are required to test for the position of Police Officer Trainee upon reaching 21.5 years of age. |
| Cadets may work up to 19.5 hours per week, but individual schedules are dependent on Department needs and school commitments. |
| Cadets are required to attend college full–time or be a high school senior. High school seniors must be resistered at or be accepted for admittance to an accredited college or university by the time of appointment. |
| Cadets are rotated thorough a variety of divisions to provide exposure to many aspects of law enforcement. Experienced police officers and supervisors provide intensive supervision, counseling, training, and evaluation. Cadet assignments may include the following: |
| • Blight enforcement |
| • Traffic |
| • Abandoned automobile removal |
| • Recruitment and training |
| • Community policing |
| • Youth services |
| • Photo lab |
| • Fingerprinting |