What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Cadet position at City of Olivette Police Department?
The City of Olivette is sponsoring one to two police cadets for the June 30, 2025 class of the St. Louis County police academy. The City of Olivette offers full-time employment, including pay of $22 an hour/$45,760 annually and competitive benefits package for the cadet to attend the academy full-time, with graduation date of December 18, 2025. City also pays academy admission fees.
Successful completion of the police academy and P.O.S.T. certification requirements will allow promotion to probationary police officer with the City of Olivette, minimum starting salary of $64,153.
Requirements
- 1. Must complete City of Olivette employment application at City website. NO really RESUME/AP WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT CITY APPLICATION.
- 2. Currently meet the physical agility requirements. Physical agility will be_ tested within two weeks_, so applicants are encouraged to self-test with standards below.
Please see detailed standards chart at St. Louis County Police Academy website, physical agility standards for entrance.
Run 1.5 miles in 12:29 - 19.10 minutes. Chart lists details. Example: 1.5 miles in 12:29 minutes for males ages 21-29, within 19:10 minutes for females ages 50 or older.
Complete 14 - 38 sit-ups within one (1) minute time limit. Chart lists details.
Complete 7 - 29 push-ups within one (1) minute time limit. Chart lists details.
- 3. Minimum age of 20 , must reach 21 years of age by Dec. 18, 2025.
- 4. Valid HS diploma or equivalent (must possess documentation).
- 5. No criminal history as outlined in RSMo. Sections 590.080.1 and 590.100.01.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,760.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Have you completed the City of Olivette employment application on City website?
- Can you meet the physical agility standards TODAY as listed in ad? Run 1.5 miles, sit-ups and push-ups within time limits. Will be TESTED at academy with stop watch within two weeks of accepted application.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,760 - $64,153