Start Your Career As a
Police Cadet
Police Cadet
The Cadet Program has been established to provide qualified individuals, who are interested in becoming a Police Officer with the Montgomery County Department of Police, first-hand experience in law enforcement.
Starting at: $26.03 per hour
Cadets will work 20 hours per week and be assigned (2) unit rotations per year. This will provide the Cadet with an opportunity to learn about the Department and gain on- the- job training. Cadets participating in the program receive a salary of $26.03 per hour. Cadets will receive leave benefits; to include:
- paid holiday leave
- healthcare benefits.
- Must be 18 years old
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Equivalent
- Valid Drivers License
- US Citizen
Cadets must be enrolled in a College Curriculum Full Time and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Cadets will work 20 hours per week from with flexible hours to accomodate class schedule.
Police Cadet Applicant Requirements
Cadets must be enrolled in a College Curriculum Full Time and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Cadets will work 20 hours per week from with flexible hours to accommodate class schedule.
Police Cadet Position FAQ's
Starting at: $26.03 per hour
Cadets will work 20 hours per week and be assigned (2) unit rotations per year. This will provide the Cadet with an opportunity to learn about the Department and gain on- the- job training. Cadets participating in the program receive a salary of $26.03 per hour. Cadets will receive leave benefits; to include:
- paid holiday leave
- healthcare benefits.
- Must be 18 years old
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Equivalent
- Valid Drivers License
- US Citizen
Cadets must be enrolled in a College Curriculum Full Time and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Cadets will work 20 hours per week from with flexible hours to accomodate class schedule.
Volunteer Applicant Requirements
Volunteers in Policing – V.I.P. “For those who just want to Give Back.”
- Minimum age – 16
- Successfully pass background check.
- Ability to volunteer a minimum of twelve hours per week or 6 months in the program.
- Be a U.S. citizen or have a valid green card.
Members of the Volunteer Resources Section are making important contributions in the following areas:
- Administration
- Alcohol Enforcement
- Auto Theft
- Crime Analysis
- Community Outreach
- Communications
- Community Policing
- Crime Prevention
- Crime Solvers
- Drug Conspiracy
- Fraud
- Investigations
- Major Crimes
- Media
- Patrol
- Pawn
- Records Management
- Satellite Station Ops.
- Station Operations
- Stress Management
- Technology
- Traffic
- Training
- Translation
- Victim Assistance
- Warrant Search
Hiring Process
All applicants must go through the selection process, which consists of tests and investigations that help the department select applicants who are best suited for Public Safety Emergency Communications Specialist positions.
Make Your Mark
in one of over 50 specialized units
As a Montgomery County police officer, you will have opportunities to grow professionally and personally as you advance your career in a rewarding community policing environment. After two years as a patrol officer, you will be eligible for assignment in these specialized units:
- Alcohol enforcement
- Auto theft
- Canine
- Collision reconstruction
- Community relations
- Conflict negotiations
- Family crimes
- Financial crimes
- Fugitive
- Homicide & sex crimes
- Investigative
- Narcotics
- Personnel
- Repeat offenders
- Special assignment teams
- SWAT
- Traffic
- Training academy
- Vice and intelligence
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