Cadet

About the role

The City of Bloomington is seeking individuals academically pursuing a future career in law enforcement to fill Police Cadet positions. This apprenticeship role provides various support services to the Police Department, with the opportunity to advance to Police Officer upon completion of the academic program. The position is not intended to be long‑term. Cadets must maintain at least ¾ enrollment in a post‑secondary law enforcement program or college‑level courses in criminal justice, police science, or related subjects. Employment ends no later than 12 months after completing coursework, or 6 months after leaving school if enrollment is terminated. Meeting specified deadlines is essential; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

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 the 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 the police department front counter
• Provide delivery services (e.g., packages to the crime lab or BCA, documents to court or attorneys’ offices, agenda packets to the Mayor/City Council)
• Assist the property technician or investigations division in transporting or recovering evidence or found property; pick up reports, prints, or photo lineups for investigations
• Assist in setting up a traffic speed trailer
• Assist with Animal Control duties (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 (minimum ¾ enrollment)

Skills

• 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