Cadet

Job ID: 2026-00029B | Temporary, Non-Exempt | Bargaining Unit: NU

About the role

The City of Bloomington is seeking individuals academically pursuing a future career in law enforcement to fill positions as Police Cadet. This position is an apprenticeship providing various support services to the Police Department. Bloomington Police Cadets have the opportunity to advance to the position of Police Officer upon completion of their academic program. This position is not designed to be long-term.

Individuals hired as a Police Cadet must be attending a minimum of ¾ enrollment in a post-secondary law enforcement program or college-level courses in criminal justice, police science, or related subjects. Employment will end no later than 12 months after completing coursework or 6 months after terminating enrollment.

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 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, including 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 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
• 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

Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

• Must maintain active ¾ full enrollment in a post-secondary law enforcement program or college-level courses in criminal justice, police science, or related subjects
• Employment ends 12 months after completing coursework or 6 months after terminating enrollment
• Must be considered a viable candidate for promotion to Police Officer; selection as a Police Cadet does not guarantee employment as a Police Officer
• Upon an unsuccessful attempt at internal promotion to Police Officer, the cadet must vacate the program within 6 months

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $26.30 hourly

Full salary range: $26.30 – $30.77 hourly

Schedule

Part-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Temporary

Benefits

• Ongoing part-time employees employed for more than 6 months will contribute to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless exempt
• Part-time employees may receive Paid-Time Off (PTO) at the rate outlined in the employee handbook
• Eligible for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment
• Temporary/seasonal employees receive PTO at the rate outlined in the employee handbook but no other benefits