Cadet

Salary: $26.30 - $28.44 HourlyLocation : Bloomington, MNJob Type: TemporaryJob Number: 2026-00029Department: PoliceOpening Date: 03/23/2026Closing Date: 4/5/2026 11:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: NU Primary Objective The City of Bloomington is seeking individuals academically pursuing a future career in law enforcement are needed to fill positions as Police Cadet. This position is identified as an apprenticeship for individuals who will provide various support services to the Police Department. Bloomington Police Cadets have the opportunity to advance to the position of Police Officer upon completion of the academic program.This position is not designed to be long-term. Individuals hired as a Police Cadet must be attending a minimum of ¾ enrollment in a post-secondary law enforcement program or college-level courses in criminal justice, police science, or related subjects. Should the Cadet complete their coursework, their employment with the City of Bloomington as a Cadet will end no later than 12 months after completing their education. Should the Cadet terminate attending school, their employment with the City of Bloomington as a Cadet will end no later than 6 months after leaving school*Please note that meeting deadlines is an essential part of the selection process. Failure to meet specified deadlines may result in disqualification from consideration for this position.*CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONSModels and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safetyCommunicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgroundsWorks cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactionsEmbraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIESAssist in the routine maintenance and cleaning of police vehicles including transport to and from repair facilitiesProvide no-contact monitoring, meal preparation and laundry duties in detention facilityMaintain community relations by conducting tours of the Police DepartmentComplete forms and reports as requiredAssist with crime prevention activitiesAssist at police department front counterProvide delivery services including, but not limited to, packages to crime lab or BCA, documents to court or attorneys' offices, and agenda packets to Mayor/City Council membersAssist property technician or investigations division in transportation or recovery of evidence or found property; pick up reports, prints or photo lineups for the investigations divisionAssist in setting up traffic speed trailerAssist with Animal Control duties, to include dealing with animal complaints, barking dogs, injured animals, dog bites, loose dogs/cats, etc.Clean kennels, feed animals, intake, and release of impounded animalsProvide limited amount of filing, data entry, and general clerical support KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREDAbility to communicate with the public, police department employees and other City employees both orally and in writingAbility to safely operate a motor vehicleAbility to learn and apply various laws, codes and regulationsAbility to work a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays Minimum/Desirable Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalentValid driver's licenseCurrently enrolled in a post-secondary law enforcement program or college level courses in criminal justice, police science or related subjectsDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSExperience in police related work such as police reserve, police explorer, or police cadet program; or criminal justice internshipPrior Community Service Officer or Cadet experience with another agencyPaid or volunteer experience working with animalsAdditional years of work experience in dealing with the public Supplemental InformationSUPERVISION OF OTHERS This position does not supervise others. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must have active ¾ full enrollment in a post-secondary law enforcement program or college-level courses in criminal justice, police science, or related subjects. Employment in this position will end 12 months after completing coursework towards their degree or 6 months after terminating coursework towards their degree. Individuals in this position must be considered a viable candidate for promotion to Police Officer. Being selected as a police cadet does not guarantee employment as a police officer. When eligible, Cadets may apply for employment as a police officer as positions become available. The Chief of Police, following an application process and interview, will determine whether a cadet will be promoted to police officer. This determination will be based on application, qualifications, interview, training, and performance. Upon an unsuccessful attempt at an internal promotion to the rank of police officer, the cadet would have to vacate the program within 6 months. Anticipated Hiring Range: $26.30- $28.44 Hourly2026 Full Salary Range: $26.30 - $30.77 HourlyPart-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits IneligibleThe City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job changeOngoing Part-Time employees who are employed for more than 6 months will make contributions to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless they qualify for one of the exemptions. In addition, Part-Time may receive Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook and eligable for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment. Temporary/Seasonal employees do not receive benefits outside of Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook.01 The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you.The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process.If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission.The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview.Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment? Yes No 02 This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message. Yes No 03 I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions. Yes No 04 Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link , scroll down to the Other Necessary Requirements section of the Job Description to view information. Yes No 05 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No 06 The advertised wage for this position is $26.30- $28.44 Hourly, depending on qualifications. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range? Yes No 07 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 08 Are you currently enrolled in a post secondary law enforcement program or college level courses in criminal justice, police science, or a related subject? Yes No 09 If yes, please summarize coursework completed, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. if not applicable, indicate N/A. 10 If you are currently enrolled in a post secondary law enforcement program or college level courses in criminal justice, or related subject, please indicate the number of completed course credits as of March 23, 2026. If not applicableindicate N/A. 1-12 completed credits 13-25 completed credits 26-40 completed credits 41 or more credits None of the above 11 Please indicate your level of public contact and/or customer service work experience Less than 1 year 1-2 years of experience 2-3 years of experience 3-5 years of experience Over 5 years of experience 12 If you indicated you possess public contact or customer service work experience, please describe your experience. If notapplicable, indicate N/A. 13 Please indicate all areas with which you have experience: Police Reserve Program Police Explorer Program Police Cadet Program Criminal Justice Internship None of the above 14 Please describe your police related experience including the name(s) of program(s), name of Law Enforcement Agency the program was affiliated with, dates of employment (or volunteer work) and the nature of your duties and responsibilities. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 15 Do you possess prior Community Service Officer or Cadet experience with another agency? Yes No 16 If yes, please list the name of the law enforcement agency, length of employment, and the nature of your duties and responsibilities. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 17 Do you possess paid or volunteer work experience working with animals? Yes No 18 If yes, please describe the nature of your paid or volunteer work with animals including the name of the employer, your job title, length of employment or service, and the nature of your duties and responsibilities. If not, indicate N/A. 19 Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian (Khmer). Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels. Spanish - FLUENT Somali - FLUENT Vietnamese - FLUENT Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT Cambodian (Khmer) - FLUENT I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language 20 If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A. 21 This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veteran's status: I am not a Veteran I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability 22 If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points?If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire () and either attach it to this application or send/deliver/fax it to the Human Resources Division with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veteran's preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position. Yes No Not Applicable Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02