Cadet

Cadet

Salary

$26.30 Hourly

Location

1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-00029B

Department

Police

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NU

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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 & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works 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 interactions
• Embraces 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 DUTIES

• Assist in the routine maintenance and cleaning of police vehicles including transport to and from repair facilities
• Provide no-contact monitoring, meal preparation and laundry duties in detention facility
• Maintain community relations by conducting tours of the Police Department
• Complete forms and reports as required
• Assist with crime prevention activities
• Assist at police department front counter
• Provide 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 members
• Assist property technician or investigations division in transportation or recovery of evidence or found property; pick up reports, prints or photo lineups for the investigations division
• Assist in setting up traffic speed trailer
• Assist 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 animals
• Provide limited amount of filing, data entry, and general clerical support

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate with the public, police department employees and other City employees both orally and in writing
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to learn and apply various laws, codes and regulations
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent
• Valid drivers license
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary law enforcement program or college level courses in criminal justice, police science or related subjects

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in police related work such as police reserve, police explorer, or police cadet program; or criminal justice internship
• Prior Community Service Officer or Cadet experience with another agency
• Paid or volunteer experience working with animals
• Additional years of work experience in dealing with the public

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION 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 Hourly

2026 Full Salary Range: $26.30 - $30.77 Hourly

Part-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible

The 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 change

Ongoing 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 wont 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 [click here], 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 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 drivers 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 August 1, 2026. If not applicable indicate 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 not applicable, 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 doesnt 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 Veterans Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veterans 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 veterans preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomingtons Veteran Preference Questionnaire (click here) 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 veterans DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veterans 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

Employer City of Bloomington

Address 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431

Phone 952-563-8710

Website http://BloomingtonMN.gov