
Community Engagement Cadet
Nichols College, Dudley, MA, United States
Expires on May 16, 2026
Overview The Saint Paul Police Department is hiring a part‑time Community Engagement Cadet. This position performs entry‑level public relations work explaining police protocols and procedures to the public and relaying community concerns to sworn officers. Cadets foster positive community relationships, distribute and collect information, participate in community events, engage in outreach programs, and provide mentorship to other participants. Cadets participate in community‑based mentoring, youth programming, community service, and community engagement events to strengthen ties between police and the community while providing at‑risk youth with role models, pro‑social activities, and beneficial influences that foster positive youth development.
The position serves as a pathway to becoming a Saint Paul Police Officer once qualifying employees meet city promotional rights after two years of service.
Responsibilities
Perform entry‑level public relations work explaining police protocols and procedures to the public.
Relay community concerns to sworn officers.
Foster positive community relationships by distributing and collecting information.
Participate in community events and outreach programs.
Provide mentorship to other community program participants.
Qualifications
Must be at least eighteen years of age.
Must be enrolled in a Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board approved law enforcement or criminal justice program within 120 days of appointment and maintain enrollment unless an associate’s or bachelor’s degree is obtained. Must qualify and be appointed as a Police Officer within the anniversary date of four years of service or may be separated if qualifications are not met.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License or equivalent out‑of‑state driver’s license.
Must have no felony convictions, no criminal convictions of gross misdemeanors or equivalent level, and no physical assault, domestic assault, or eluding the police convictions.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers, ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. Our workforce reflects the diverse city we serve. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Overview The Saint Paul Police Department is hiring a part‑time Community Engagement Cadet. This position performs entry‑level public relations work explaining police protocols and procedures to the public and relaying community concerns to sworn officers. Cadets foster positive community relationships, distribute and collect information, participate in community events, engage in outreach programs, and provide mentorship to other participants. Cadets participate in community‑based mentoring, youth programming, community service, and community engagement events to strengthen ties between police and the community while providing at‑risk youth with role models, pro‑social activities, and beneficial influences that foster positive youth development.
The position serves as a pathway to becoming a Saint Paul Police Officer once qualifying employees meet city promotional rights after two years of service.
Responsibilities
Perform entry‑level public relations work explaining police protocols and procedures to the public.
Relay community concerns to sworn officers.
Foster positive community relationships by distributing and collecting information.
Participate in community events and outreach programs.
Provide mentorship to other community program participants.
Qualifications
Must be at least eighteen years of age.
Must be enrolled in a Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board approved law enforcement or criminal justice program within 120 days of appointment and maintain enrollment unless an associate’s or bachelor’s degree is obtained. Must qualify and be appointed as a Police Officer within the anniversary date of four years of service or may be separated if qualifications are not met.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License or equivalent out‑of‑state driver’s license.
Must have no felony convictions, no criminal convictions of gross misdemeanors or equivalent level, and no physical assault, domestic assault, or eluding the police convictions.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers, ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. Our workforce reflects the diverse city we serve. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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