Police cadet

Posting Date:

9/18/25

Department:

Police Department

Job Code:

A137 (ID#1452)

Sequence #:

Number of Hours Per Week:

37.5

Additional Work Hours Information:

Union Affiliation:

None

# of openings:

15

Type of Employment:

Regular

Civil Service Type:

None

• All Applicants Must Submit Registration Form and Documents to the Email Listed Below for Consideration

ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT:

The Cambridge Police Department is a dedicated and diverse group of professionals who are committed to working with the community to make the City of Cambridge a safe and desirable place to live, work or visit. Our mission is to partner with the community to solve problems and improve public safety in a manner that is fair, impartial, transparent, and consistent .

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Cambridge Police Cadet Program is an on-the-job training program for Cambridge young adults seeking a career in law enforcement. Cadets will rotate throughout the Department in various assignments, such as in the Commissioner’s Office, Patrol Operations, and Support Services including specialized units throughout the Department as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of a superior officer, this position will be working out of the Training and Certification Unit in various assignments throughout the Department. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Classroom training on topics such as 21st Century policing, public safety and the Cambridge Police Department, Procedural & Social Justice, Basic First Aid, Crime Scene Services, and Crime Analysis

• Field assignments such as assisting with special events and community outreach engagement

• Administrative duties such as preparing reports, tabulation of facts and figures for statistical purposes, research projects

• Fitness and Health training

• Other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Cambridge resident aged 18-23 years old at the time of application

• High School Diploma or GED

• Cambridge residency for the last three (3) years

• Citizen of United States

• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and good driving record

• Candidates must pass an extensive screening process including:

  • Interviews; drug testing; pre-employment medical and psychological examinations; physical abilities and fitness standards tests; extensive criminal background check including driving history; and, successful performance during the Cadet training program (both academic and physical in nature).

• The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

PREFERRED : Strong communication skills, verbal and written, and knowledge of Cambridge.

Cadets shall not carry firearms, nor have any power of arrest other than that of an ordinary citizen.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to answer phones, maintain multiple files and be able to lift a minimum of at least 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Standard office environment. Fluorescent lighting, carpeted floors and air conditioning. Moderate noise level.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Interested applicants must first enroll and register for a competitive exam, to be held at the Cambridge Police Department on Saturday, November 15, 2025. There is no fee to take the exam, and no prior knowledge of law enforcement is necessary.

REGISTERING FOR THE EXAM:

Applicants should complete the attached registration form and provide the requested documentation by email to [email protected], by 5pm on October 24, 2025.

• Registration Form

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Copy of Driver’s License

• Proof of Residency

• Proof of Citizenship

• One (1) Letter of Recommendation from teacher, employer, mentor etc.

• Three (3) contacts that are different from the letter of recommendation

Based on the examination results, an eligible list of candidates for the program will be created. The highest scoring candidates will be contacted by the Police Department to move forward to the screening stage of the hiring process.

ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE

The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve - one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].