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Police Cadet Qualifications & Hiring Process

School District of Lancaster (SDOL) residents encouraged to apply!

We want to make sure our workforce reflects the community we serve. We encourage applicants residing in the School District of Lancaster (SDOL) to apply. SDOL residents will be given preference for open cadet positions.

Qualifications

  1. Must be at least 18 years old, and not older than 21 years old.
  2. Must have a high school diploma or a GED.
  3. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  4. Must be available to work 15-19 hours per week including nights and weekends. Cadets work a variety of shifts to make sure they get a wide variety of experience.

Hiring Process

  1. Submit an online application. Candidates can also contact a recruiter if they have questions before applying.
  2. Candidates will be interviewed by the Office of Community Engagement.
  3. Selected applicants must successfully pass a background investigation including a polygraph examination, a physical examination, a psychological evaluation, and a drug test.
  4. A cadet can only be hired upon approval from the Chief of Police.