Police Cadet, Police Academy Sponsorship

Job overview

The Police Cadet role is onsite in Ypsilanti, MI. Compensation is $20.53 per hour. The City of Ypsilanti sponsors cadets to attend a recognized Michigan police academy as a pathway to a full-time sworn Police Officer role. The cadet completes academy training and learns professional policing principles while supporting community outreach and departmental administrative work. The position prepares the cadet to serve the community as a police officer after academy graduation.

What you'll do

• Complete training and curriculum requirements at a recognized Michigan police academy
• learn and apply policing principles, procedures, and case law
• participate in community outreach and public service events
• assist with documentation, evidence handling, and administrative tasks
• maintain departmental equipment and uphold ethical standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police cadet

ypsilanti mi

police academy sponsorship

law enforcement

community outreach

public service

mcoles tests

empco test

high school diploma or ged

michigan driver’s license

$20.53/hour

varied shifts including nights and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Police academy sponsorship
• career pathway to a full-time Police Officer position upon graduation.

Why this role

Academy sponsorship and a stated pathway to a full-time Police Officer role upon graduation; applicants must complete the MCOLES reading and writing and physical agility tests and the EMPCO test before applying.

About the employer

City of Ypsilanti is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.