The Desloge Police Department may consider applications for cadet sponsorship to attend an accredited police academy. Selection for this program is highly selective and candidates must agree to the following:
- Candidates must be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the police academy.
- Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with preference given to those candidates with life/work experience in public safety and/or college degree attained in criminal justice or related field.
- Candidates must possess good moral character as determined by a favorable, comprehensive, and extensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment, personal traits, and integrity.
- Honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces is preferred (copy of DD- 214 must be included in background packet).
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on an overtime basis.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Meet all physical and psychological standards determined by Missouri POST requirements.
- Satisfactorily complete interview process with the Desloge Police Department.
Upon completion of the police academy, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Have knowledge of modern principals, practices, and procedures relative to police work.
- Skilled in driving emergency vehicles and using firearms in accordance with established guidelines.
- Ability to write/type reports and maintain records and files. Ability to remember names, faces, and details of incidents.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, government officials, and the general public.
- Maintain all physical and psychological standards throughout their entire employment.
Candidates, upon approval of the Desloge Board of Alderman, be hired as a non-sworn cadet and must be accepted into a police academy.
Cadets will not have arrest powers or legal authority. Cadets are not authorized to carry weapons in an official capacity and shall not identify themselves as a police officer, but as an employee of Desloge.
The Desloge Police Department will provide the Cadets with all the required training, equipment, and uniforms to be effective for this limited position.
Upon successful completion of the academy, Cadets will then be promoted to a full-time sworn patrol officer position and assigned to field training status. Their employment status will then be governed in accordance with the Desloge Police Department Policy and City of Desloge Personnel Practices.
Cadets must agree to and sign a "Police Academy Tuition Agreement" form. The agreement outlines that cadets must agree to be employed for a minimum of 48 months after completion of the police academy for 50% reimbursement. However, selected cadets must complete more than 4 years to be approved for a full 100% reimbursement of educational expenses. The breakdown of reimbursement is as follows:
0-1 year, cadet must pay for 100% of expenses.
1-2 years, cadet must pay for 75% of expenses.
2-3 years, cadet must pay for 50% of expenses.
3-4 years, cadet must pay for 25% of expenses.
4+ years, cadet pays 0% of expenses.
This is merely an informational solicitation and interested parties should inquire further for more detailed information. Anyone that is interested must complete an application with the desired position as Cadet. Prospective cadets are encouraged to apply months before a police academy begins for the potential to be approved for sponsorship.
- Candidates must be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the police academy.
- Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with preference given to those candidates with life/work experience in public safety and/or college degree attained in criminal justice or related field.
- Candidates must possess good moral character as determined by a favorable, comprehensive, and extensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment, personal traits, and integrity.
- Honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces is preferred (copy of DD- 214 must be included in background packet).
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on an overtime basis.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Meet all physical and psychological standards determined by Missouri POST requirements.
- Satisfactorily complete interview process with the Desloge Police Department.
Upon completion of the police academy, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Have knowledge of modern principals, practices, and procedures relative to police work.
- Skilled in driving emergency vehicles and using firearms in accordance with established guidelines.
- Ability to write/type reports and maintain records and files. Ability to remember names, faces, and details of incidents.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, government officials, and the general public.
- Maintain all physical and psychological standards throughout their entire employment.
Candidates, upon approval of the Desloge Board of Alderman, be hired as a non-sworn cadet and must be accepted into a police academy.
Cadets will not have arrest powers or legal authority. Cadets are not authorized to carry weapons in an official capacity and shall not identify themselves as a police officer, but as an employee of Desloge.
The Desloge Police Department will provide the Cadets with all the required training, equipment, and uniforms to be effective for this limited position.
Upon successful completion of the academy, Cadets will then be promoted to a full-time sworn patrol officer position and assigned to field training status. Their employment status will then be governed in accordance with the Desloge Police Department Policy and City of Desloge Personnel Practices.
Cadets must agree to and sign a "Police Academy Tuition Agreement" form. The agreement outlines that cadets must agree to be employed for a minimum of 48 months after completion of the police academy for 50% reimbursement. However, selected cadets must complete more than 4 years to be approved for a full 100% reimbursement of educational expenses. The breakdown of reimbursement is as follows:
0-1 year, cadet must pay for 100% of expenses.
1-2 years, cadet must pay for 75% of expenses.
2-3 years, cadet must pay for 50% of expenses.
3-4 years, cadet must pay for 25% of expenses.
4+ years, cadet pays 0% of expenses.
This is merely an informational solicitation and interested parties should inquire further for more detailed information. Anyone that is interested must complete an application with the desired position as Cadet. Prospective cadets are encouraged to apply months before a police academy begins for the potential to be approved for sponsorship.
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