Cadet

About the role

This position is identified as an apprenticeship for individuals who will provide various support services to the Bloomington Police Department. Bloomington Police Cadets have the opportunity to advance to the position of Police Officer upon completion of the academic program. This position is not designed to be long-term.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the routine maintenance and cleaning of police vehicles including transport to and from repair facilities
• Provide no-contact monitoring, meal preparation and laundry duties in detention facility
• Maintain community relations by conducting tours of the Police Department
• Complete forms and reports as required
• Assist with crime prevention activities
• Assist at police department front counter
• Provide delivery services including, but not limited to, packages to crime lab or BCA, documents to court or attorneys' offices, and agenda packets to Mayor/City Council members
• Assist property technician or investigations division in transportation or recovery of evidence or found property; pick up reports, prints or photo lineups for the investigations division
• Assist in setting up traffic speed trailer
• Assist with Animal Control duties, to include dealing with animal complaints, barking dogs, injured animals, dog bites, loose dogs/cats, etc.
• Clean kennels, feed animals, intake, and release of impounded animals
• Provide limited amount of filing, data entry, and general clerical support

Requirements

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary law enforcement program or college level courses in criminal justice, police science or related subjects

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with the public, police department employees and other City employees both orally and in writing
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to learn and apply various laws, codes and regulations
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in police related work such as police reserve, police explorer, or police cadet program; or criminal justice internship
• Prior Community Service Officer or Cadet experience with another agency
• Paid or volunteer experience working with animals
• Additional years of work experience in dealing with the public

Schedule

Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $26.30 Hourly

2026 Full Salary Range: $26.30 – $30.77 Hourly