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Police Cadet Program
Police Cadet Program
at Montgomery County Department of Police
Washington, D.C. Catalog
Purpose The Cadet Program has been established to provide qualified individuals, who are interested in becoming a Police Officer with the Montgomery County Department of Police, first-hand experience in law enforcement.
Description Cadets will work 20 hours per week and be assigned (2) unit rotations per year. This will provide the Cadet with an opportunity to learn about the Department and gain on- the- job training.
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
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$45,200
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Minimum Requirements
- Must be 18 years old
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Equivalent
- Valid Drivers License
- US Citizen Program Requirements Cadets must be enrolled in a College Curriculum full-time and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Cadets will work 20 hours per week from with flexible hours to accommodate class schedule.