Police Cadet

Join the City of Gaithersburg Police Department as a Police Cadet and embark on a rewarding career in law enforcement. As a Police Cadet, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills while supporting the department's functions and services.

The Police Cadet Program is designed to identify and select highly motivated individuals who are interested in a future career as a Gaithersburg Police Officer. As a Police Cadet, you will perform a variety of administrative, technical, and other tasks to support the department's functions and services. You will also have the opportunity to work directly with sworn and civilian personnel to gain insight and awareness into a law enforcement career.

• Provide administrative support to the department, including filing, copying, faxing, and scanning documents.
• Answer a multi-line telephone and provide routine information to callers or visitors to the Police Department.
• Perform data entry tasks and maintain police-related records.
• Conduct research and prepare reports as needed.
• Participate in special training programs as assigned.

• Be at least 18 years old (at the time of hire).
• Have the ability to lawfully become employed in the United States.
• Possess a valid driver's license and good overall driving record.
• Be in excellent physical and mental condition as determined by comprehensive examinations.
• Be able to meet the established vision standards required to successfully perform police officer tasks.
• Have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school diploma recognized by the Maryland Department of Education or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Be of good moral character, with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for which a sentence of imprisonment for one year or more could have been imposed.
• Not be a current user of illegal drugs.
• Pass a comprehensive background check.
• Be attending or will attend (as soon as eligible) an accredited community college, college, or university in an area of concentration that will prepare you for a law enforcement career.
• Be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

The City of Gaithersburg offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional growth and development.

To apply for the Police Cadet position, please submit your application and completed Confidential Questionnaire for Police Cadets to the online application portal. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.