Cadet Program At — Oakland Police Department Cadet Program

Opportunity Summary 

Having the opportunity to be mentored and assisted by the Oakland Police Department for individuals who are interested for successful law enforcement careers.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

By the end, individuals will have a full understanding on how law enforcement works and the many opportunities that it has to offer.

Opportunity Training 

Driving training will be provided from the driving instructors as a cadet as to see and the feeling of getting behind the wheel of a police car.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

N/A

Opportunity Application Instructions 

The application can be found opd-careers.us/opd-cadets. Must possess a valid unrestricted California driver's license, at least 17.5 but no older tan 20.5 at the time of appointment, and must be a high senior or attending college. In college, the student must been in good attending an accredited community college, junior college, college or university. After applying, you will be invited to do a test, physical agility test, and oral interview. Once you successfully pass, a background investigator will be in contacted with you. After this process, you will required to do a physical examination. Once you completed the whole process, you will be given a start date to start the program.

Program 
Internships
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
19hours per academic term
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing