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GoLawEnforcement.com

Police Cadet

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $32,175/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Springfield, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$74,034 / year median in Massachusetts

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Police Cadet Job Type:

Full Time Springfield, MA Springfield Police Department Salary:

$32,175.00

Annually Position Summary:

Responsible for performing elementary and routine police tasks, chiefly of the clerical nature, not requiring the exercise of police powers and performed at the training level. Work is performed under close supervision of the Police Sergeant in accordance with well-established procedures. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Essential Functions:

Performs elementary and routine police tasks, chiefly of a clerical nature, not requiring the exercise of police powers, and performed to acquire knowledge of departmental functions and procedures. Maintains and files records, operates office machines, answers telephones, codes messages, receives complaints, enters and indexes official documents, acts as escort, guide and messenger, prepares and tabulates facts and figures for statistical purposes. Performs other related duties.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be between the ages of 17 1/2-23yrs by the date of the exam. Must be 18 by the date of hire. Possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4518889/police-cadet Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam