The Syracuse Police Department is pleased to announce the Junior Cadet Program. This 50-week program is designed to provide individuals with training and work experience that will assist them in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
The Junior Cadet Program includes:
- 20 hrs/week of classroom instruction and physical training
- 20 hrs/week of work experience throughout the Police Department
The cadets will be compensated as follows:
- $13.00/hour for training
- $13.20/hour for work experience
Upon successful completion of the Junior Cadet Program, cadets will be eligible for a full-time civilian position at the Syracuse Police Department, until such time that they are accepted as a Police Recruit in the Syracuse Regional Police Academy.
Minimum Requirements:
- Candidate must want to become a Police Officer and agree to take the Onondaga County ‘Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff’ civil service exam when eligible.
- City of Syracuse resident.
- 16 to 24 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- No felony convictions.
- No unlawful use of any controlled substances within the past 3 years or unlawful use of Adderall in the past year.
If interested, please download and fill out the attached form and return this form in person or by mail to:
Syracuse Police Department
Human Resources Division
511 S. State St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
Or e-mail to:
Questions about the program can be directed to Victoria Baratta – vbaratta@syracusepolice.org
Download the PDF of Junior Cadet Preliminary Application below:
Syracuse Police Department Junior Cadet Program Preliminary Application by bullet point
