Police Cadet

The Position

The San Bruno Police Department is actively accepting applications for the San Bruno Police Cadet Program. The Cadet Program offers an opportunity for students between the ages of 14 and 20 years old to become involved in a rewarding and productive public safety and community service activity, and prepares youth for future roles as good citizens and contributing community members.

The City of San Bruno strives to prepare people interested in law enforcement professions in attaining their future career goals. No experience is necessary to become a Cadet, aside from the desire and willingness to learn about a career in law enforcement.

Cadets will attend a Cadet Academy where students learn numerous law enforcement techniques such as fingerprinting, investigations, search and rescue, and first aid. Cadet applicants must also be enrolled in high school or college, be between ages 14 to 20, maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average, be willing and able to volunteer time to the police department on a monthly basis, obtain parental consent if under the age of 18, be free of criminal convictions, and pass a basic background investigation.

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit an application on the City's BambooHR page. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis; however, this recruitment may close at any time without notice.

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.