What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Cadet (Ages 17 1/2 to 20) position at Baltimore County?
You MUST be between the ages of 17 1/2 and 20 to apply for this position.
Applicants that are 20 1/2 years of age or older MUST apply for the Police Officer position.
Applicants that are 20 1/2 years of age or older MUST apply for the Police Officer position.
IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION
Written Examination
Applicants who meet the required qualifications will be scheduled to take a written examination.
Applicants who meet the required qualifications will be scheduled to take a written examination.
Qualified applicants will receive an email notification of their scheduled test date, time, and location. Be sure that your email address is correct when applying for this position. The Office of Human Resources will send all correspondence to the email address you provide on your application.
If you have questions about the Police Cadet hiring process, contact a police recruiter at 410-887-5542 or visit the Recruitment Section of the Police Department's web page.
If you have questions about the Police Cadet hiring process, contact a police recruiter at 410-887-5542 or visit the Recruitment Section of the Police Department's web page.
Under close supervision, performs and trains to perform a variety of police field and administrative support functions prior to employment as a Probationary Police Officer.
- Performs administrative functions in a precinct or specialized police unit. Receives and responds to requests from the public for non-emergency assistance and information. Answers questions and provides advice and consultation to the public.
- Works undercover to investigate crimes and target criminal activities. Provides assistance to police officers in the performance of their duties by directing traffic, inspecting vehicles, and issuing citations and repair orders. Assists with crowd control and special events. Assists police officers in processing and monitoring prisoners.
- Accesses MILES, NCIC, MVA, and other police and criminal justice computer networks to enter, retrieve, review, research, and gather information and perform criminal background checks on subjects.
- Communicates through law enforcement radio channels and through computer networks to provide information to officers, verify warrants, and identify wanted vehicles and people. Composes, sends, and receives teletypes.
- Provides arrest and warrant information to police officers. Investigates complaints, gathers information, and writes reports. Contacts victims, officers, and the public. Arranges for towing of abandoned vehicles. Processes evidence in accordance with regulations. Assists in the disposal of contraband.
- Inspects and maintains equipment, including vehicles, firearms, and clothing. Performs precinct and property inspections. Assists in providing security at police facilities.
- Provides routine office support such as sorting and distributing mail, answering and directing telephone calls, and filing. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must be at least 18, but less than 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
- Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
- Pass a written examination
- Pass a physical examination
- Pass a comprehensive background investigation, psychological screening, polygraph examination, and a drug test
- All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of appointment.
- Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
- Have less than four points on their driving record
- Have no felony convictions
The Police Academy
Upon successfully completion of the background investigation and the medical examination, passers of both the written and physical agility tests will be considered for a future class of the Baltimore County Police Academy as they approach the age of 21.
The Police Academy is a 27-week academic, physical and practical training program, which introduces recruits to a career in law enforcement. It is a non-residential program located in Dundalk, Maryland.
The academy is paramilitary in nature and challenges recruits to develop self-discipline, perform under stressful situations, and focus on teamwork. After graduation from the Baltimore County Police Academy, you will be among the most highly trained officers in the country and part of a family of motivated and proud law enforcement officers.
The academy is paramilitary in nature and challenges recruits to develop self-discipline, perform under stressful situations, and focus on teamwork. After graduation from the Baltimore County Police Academy, you will be among the most highly trained officers in the country and part of a family of motivated and proud law enforcement officers.
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
This is a training classification. Incumbents in this classification who are not hired as a Police Officer by the start of the second Police Training Academy class for which they are eligible will be terminated.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Salary : $33,263 - $39,852
