Police Cadet Position Available In Escambia, Florida

Between $17.04 and
$19.81
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Florida $25.71 – $43.31 Per hour Police Cadet
City of Pensacola

Occupation:

Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers

Location:

Pensacola, FL – 32504
Positions available: 2
Job #: 12473889

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

3/3/2025

Updated:

3/3/2025

Expires:

5/2/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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Police Cadet Recruitment Range:

$17.04-$19.81 hourly dependent on knowledge and experience This is the entry-level position for those who are interested in a career in law enforcement. An employee in this class may be assigned to the Police Department and other departments with public safety activities. An employee in this class is responsible for a variety of tasks related to law enforcement. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and cadet may be required to work shifts. Work assignments are received from a superior officer who evaluates performance through the review of work methods, procedures, and results. An employee appointed, as a Police Cadet shall remain on probation for the entire time the employee is in that classification. A cadet may be separated from employment at any time without appeal rights. This classification is established as an apprenticeship program. This apprenticeship program was established for applicants without law enforcement certification, but who are interested in a career in law enforcement. Since it is an apprenticeship program, cadets remain in a probationary status while employed as cadets. Cadets are assigned to various divisions in the Police Department (i.e., patrol, investigations, property management, crime scene, etc.) and typically work 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily and occasional weekends. Some assignments may require shift work. Assignments are received from a superior officer who evaluates performance through the review of work methods, procedures, and results.

Minimum Qualifications:

Cadet requires: High school graduation or equivalent, the ability to meet physical, mental, background, and medical requirements, and the ability to meet requirements for entry into police standards and training program within one year of employment. Must possess a valid Class E driver license.
Minimum age: 18. Visual acuity at least 20/100 uncorrected, corrected to 20/30 in each eye; must have color vision. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must complete a Nicotine Test at six (6) months of employment which indicates no tobacco presence and applicant must remain tobacco-free for the duration of employment or be terminated. Applicants will be required to sign a sworn affidavit. Applicants complete a background investigation, polygraph examination, drug screen, and comprehensive medical examination. Employer is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. “This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.” Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.