Police Cadet

City of Hanford Police Department Police Cadet

Begin your law enforcement career with the City of Hanford Police Department. We are seeking motivated individuals who have been accepted into or are currently attending a California POST-certified Basic Police Academy. Police Cadets are hired as City employees while attending the academy and receive valuable experience within the Police Department as they prepare for a career in law enforcement. Upon successful completion of the academy and departmental training, cadets may be considered for appointment as full-time Police Officers as positions become available. Selection as a Police Cadet does not guarantee appointment as a Police Officer.

*Applicants MUST upload a copy of their Police Academy Acceptance Letter with their application. Applications submitted without this document will be considered incomplete.

This position is a non-sworn classification structured for candidates hired to become sworn police officers. Successful applicants who complete the P.O.S.T. Academy and other department training will be eligible to be considered for full-time employment as police officers as positions become available. However, being selected as a police cadet does not guarantee full-time police officer employment.

As a police officer cadet includes attending classroom activities, participating in both the learning process and in interactions with students and faculty resulting in achieving a passing grade on all classroom requirements. Also includes completing classroom assignments and projects as required. In addition, participating in physical activities resulting in achieving a passing grade on the P.O.S.T. physical agility exam; and, participating in the firearms course resulting in achieving a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832 and perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: None required.
• Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate California Operator's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, with a good driving record.
• Additional Requirements: Minimum of 20 years of age at time of application submittal.

Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a California POST-certified Basic Police Academy. A copy of the Police Academy Acceptance Letter must be uploaded with the online application. Applications submitted without this document will be considered incomplete.

Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to determine the most qualified candidates. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final. Those candidates who are determined eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City's Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.