The Sterling Police Department Police Cadet program is designed to help excellent, non-sworn candidates start a career as a Sterling Police Recruit. Cadets are hired as civilian positions and sponsored by the SPD to attend a Colorado P.O.S.T. ( Police Officers Standards and Training ) certification program. This offers the opportunity to build a foundation upon which they may become fulltime Police Officers. Upon successfully graduating with a P.O.S.T. certificate, Cadets are sworn in as a Sterling Police Officer and enter the field training program.
For a full job description of the Police Officer position, see Police Officer Job Description.The Cadet's job is to properly represent the Sterling Police Department while attending a P.O.S.T. academy, and to successfully obtain a P.O.S.T. certificate. Tuition and living expenses are covered during the academy, plus a $1,788.46 bi-weekly stipend while attending.
After graduation and upon being sworn in as a Sterling Police Officer, the Cadet transitions to a fulltime Police Officer ( Salary $2,127.34 bi-weekly ).Applicants must be 21 years of age by P.O.S.T. certification and attainment of the Basic Peace Officer Certification, U.S. citizen, High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent, possession of a valid Colorado Driver's license.Cadets will be required to enter into an agreement with the City to repay academy expenses in the event of employment separation within four years of fulltime employment.
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