Cadet Program
“Life begins when you begin to serve.”
- Ronald Reagan
The Shelby Township Police Department Cadet Program was established in 2018 with the goal of identifying and hiring qualified candidates while providing valuable experience for individuals pursuing a career in law enforcement.
The Cadet Program is a recruitment function designed to identify individuals who are not only seeking a career in law enforcement, but who also want Shelby Township to be their department of choice. Once hired, cadets are continually evaluated with the goal of being hired as police officers. This period allows the department to better assess a cadet’s work ethic, level of responsibility and commitment before offering the opportunity to become a police officer.
The program also gives cadets the opportunity to gain meaningful experience and insight into the Shelby Township Police Department’s role within the field of law enforcement and our community. Cadets assist police officers and civilian personnel with a wide range of tasks throughout the department.
Responsibilities:
• Customer service at the department’s front desk
• Report writing
• Assistance with departmental training
• Special events and assignments
• Fleet operations
• Booking and fingerprinting
• Ride-alongs with officers
Requirements:
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least eighteen years of age at the time of application
• Possessing or actively working toward a minimum of an associate degree in criminal justice or a related field as determined by the department
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record
• Must not have been convicted of a violation of criminal law
• Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation
• Must be willing to work a variety of schedules that best meet the needs of the department
Additional Information:
• Job Assignment: Part-time, maximum of 29 hours per week
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $20
• Contact Human Resources at 586-726-7241 or employment@shelbytwp.org with questions, or fill out an application online at https://shelbytwp.applicantpro.com/jobs/1619661.html.