Police Cadet

Position Description

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for Police Cadet candidates - people who have a strong sense and commitment for public service, outstanding character, sound judgment, excellent work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.

Our Police Cadet program is designed to educate and train future Police Officers. Police Cadets will attend and successfully complete a program in law enforcement at a department authorized institution for the purpose of meeting the academic and technical skills requirements of the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board.

Work Location-
This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

INFORMATION SESSION
Want to learn more about the Police Cadet position? The Minneapolis Police Department is hosting an information session which you are highly encouraged to attend. Attendance is optional for all applicants or potential applicants. Registration is NOT required.

Date: TBD, February 2025
Location: TBD

We will highlight and discuss some of these topics:

• Application process and educational requirements Background Investigation information
• Department Interviews expectations
• Medical, psychological, physical and drug & alcohol testing Cadet Academy
• Minnesota P.O.S.T. minimum selection standards for peace officer licensure

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend and complete a law enforcement program at a department authorized institution to meet the academic objectives required to take the Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensing examination
• When hired, Cadets will be promoted to Police Officer upon successful completion of the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board academic and skill requirements when a recruit academy class is scheduled.
• Cadet must commit to two years of employment with the Minneapolis Police Department following their promotion to Police Officer or payback, on a pro-rated basis, the costs of the tuition paid by the department for the academic training and/or the skills course. (Dismissed cadets will be forgiven any costs outstanding at date of termination).
• Failure to successfully complete Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board licensing exam at the end of the training program may result in termination.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to hazardous conditions and life-threatening situations
Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor‘s or Associate‘s Degree from an accredited College or University

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver‘s License

Minnesota Peace Officer Standards Training Board Minimum Selection Standards:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must not have a felony conviction
• Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation
• Click on the link below for the minimum selection standards established by the Minneasota P.O.S.T.: rules/6700.0700

MEDICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS
Candidates must be deemed medically and psychologically fit and successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening prior to hire. Pre-Employment Medical exams, including work simulation tests, and Psychological Exams are tentatively scheduled to begin after successfully passing backgrounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Police work is physically and mentally demanding. During the training academy, candidates will participate in and be assessed on MPD Police Officer fitness goals.
This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Requires close distance color, peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus.

SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates unable to complete any portion of this process will not be eligible to move forward in the hiring process.

Selection Steps and Tentative Timeline:
Candidates will be notified by email with instructions or information for each step below:
Week of March 3rd
National Testing Network Exam is tentatively scheduled. Completion of the National Testing Network places candidates on the eligible list of qualified candidates.
Week of April 7th
Department interviews are tentatively scheduled.
Week of March 17th
Selected candidates are scheduled to begin a background investigation, conducted by MPD, which may take up to three (3) months to complete. Selections to move forward in the process will be made upon the completion and review of the background investigation results
Week of August 4th
Final selections and conditional job offers will be made.
August 25, 2025
The Cadet Academy is tentatively scheduled to begin.

UNION REPRESENTATION
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) General Unit government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/afscme-general-unit/

ELIGIBLE LIST
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire six (6) months after date of certification.

INTERVIEW SELECTION
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate‘s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultures, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must have the physical ability to run and chase suspects, wrestles and subdues suspects, jump and crawl over and under objects and lift and drag heavy objects.
• Proficiency in any of the following second languages is desired but not required:
  • Spanish
  • Somali
  • Hmong
  • Laotian
  • Amharic
  • Oromo
  • Vietnamese
  • American Sign Language (ASL)

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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