Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00004

Department: Police

Division: Police

Job classification: Police Cadet

Posting type: External

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for Police Cadet candidates - people who have a strong sense of commitment for public service, outstanding character, sound judgment, excellent work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.

Our Police Cadet program is designed to educate and train future Police Officers. Police Cadets will attend and successfully complete a program in law enforcement at a department authorized institution for the purpose of meeting the academic and technical skills requirements of the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board.

Work Location–

This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

INFORMATION SESSION

Want to learn more about the Police Cadet position? The Minneapolis Police Department is hosting an information session which you are highly encouraged to attend. Attendance is optional for all applicants or potential applicants. Registration is NOT required.

Date: TBD

Location: 4119 DuPont Ave North, Minneapolis

We will highlight and discuss some of these topics:

• Application process and educational requirements
• Background Investigation information
• Department Interviews expectations
• Medical, psychological, physical and drug & alcohol testing Cadet Academy
• Minnesota P.O.S.T. minimum selection standards for peace officer licensure

Examples of duties

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend and complete a law enforcement program at a department authorized institution to meet the academic objectives required to take the Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensing examination
• When hired, Cadets will be promoted to Police Officer upon successful completion of the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board academic and skill requirements when a recruit academy class is scheduled.
• Cadet must commit to two years of employment with the Minneapolis Police Department following their promotion to Police Officer or payback, on a pro-rated basis, the costs of the tuition paid by the department for the academic training and/or the skills course. (Dismissed cadets will be forgiven any costs outstanding at date of termination).
• Failure to successfully complete Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board licensing exam at the end of the training program may result in termination.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to hazardous conditions and life-threatening situations

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree from an accredited College or University completed by the Cadet Academy start date.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Minnesota Peace Officer Standards Training Board Minimum Selection Standards:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must not have a felony conviction
• Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation
• Click on the link below for the minimum selection standards established by the Minnesota P.O.S.T.: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/6700.0700

Background Check

The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Drug And Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

MEDICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS

Candidates must be deemed medically and psychologically fit and successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening prior to hire. Pre-Employment Medical exams, including work simulation tests, and Psychological Exams are tentatively scheduled to begin after successfully passing backgrounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Police work is physically and mentally demanding. During the training academy, candidates will participate in and be assessed on MPD Police Officer fitness goals.

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Requires close distance color, peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates unable to complete any portion of this process will not be eligible to move forward in the hiring process.

UNION REPRESENTATION

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) General Unit https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/afscme-general-unit/

ELIGIBLE LIST

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire six (6) months after date of certification.

INTERVIEW SELECTION

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Supplemental information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultures, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must have the physical ability to run and chase suspects, wrestles and subdues suspects, jump and crawl over and under objects and lift and drag heavy objects.
• Proficiency in any of the following second languages is desired but not required:
• Spanish
• Somali
• Hmong
• Laotian
• Amharic
• Oromo
• Vietnamese
• American Sign Language (ASL)

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.