This is an introductory class of work for high school graduates interested in a career as a Police Officer. This is a full-time position, requiring attendance in an accredited college degree program, recruits are enrolled in up to three classes a semester, which are considered paid working hours. Responsibilities and training provides exposure to the Police Department’s operations; assignments are in various locations, including District Stations, Specialty Units and Bureaus. Cadets perform technical and clerical tasks which are germane to police work; work is performed and evaluated under the close supervision of a designated Supervisor.
This position is designated “Essential” and the incumbent must be willing to participate as a critical/essential employee during emergency situations in the event of a natural or manmade disaster; special activities/events. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when other County employees are granted administrative leave.
Examples of Work
Police Cadets attend and actively participate in classroom and practical instruction required for completion of the Cadet Program; participate in activities such as traffic control, radio calls; provide assistance to various Commanders within the Police Department concerning technical and clerical matters; assist in collecting and preparing statistical reports; provide support for special events, programs and projects; answer, screen and refer telephone calls; log, file, sort and deliver departmental mail; willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the Police Cadet class of work.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be considered for the Police Cadet position, applicants must successfully complete all of the following steps:
Police Officer; which includes:
If an applicant does not successfully complete/pass the above requirements, this will result in termination of employment/enrollment in the Police Cadet Program.
Before applying : All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 years and over are required to register with Selective Service. Please go to the Selective Service website to register or verify your registration.
Please note – using a mobile device, such as a phone or tablet, to complete this application is NOT recommended. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.
All notifications for this position will be made via email, therefore each applicant must update their online profile with any changes to personal information, and must continually monitor the email account provided. Also, be sure to update your junk/spam settings to allow emails from all addresses ending in “@co.pg.md.us” and “@princegeorgescountymd.gov”.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: Join PGPD
or by calling your Police Recruiter at 301-780-8175 or 1-888-310-9736.
DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligible applicants which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
CLOSING DATE: Applications must be submitted by 5:00p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 20, 2024.
Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
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