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POLICE SUMMER CADET (YOUTH SERVICES)

Salary

$13.33 Hourly

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Part-time Unclassified

Job Number

25-02497

Department

Police

Opening Date

01/15/2026

Closing Date

4/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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+ Benefits

+ Questions

General Statement of Duties

TheCity of Cincinnati Police Department Summer Cadet Programgives students ages sixteen through eighteen (16 - 18) the opportunity to work part time, during the summer, for Cincinnati Police Department. The Cadet Program represents a major initiative to provide students with the chance to learn about police work. Along with this, the Cadet Program gives students the opportunity to stand up against crime in their city, which helps to provide a sense of pride in their neighborhoods. The program will provide resources and opportunities to qualified persons interested in choosing police work as a career.

NOTE: The goal of the Summer Cadet Program is to provide support for students interested in police work who are not old enough to become Police Recruits, enabling them to continue their education and encouraging them to participate in the Police Recruit examination. The future of our organization is dependent upon our ability to recruit and retain quality employees. When the student reaches twenty-one (21) years of age, they may participate in the Police Recruit application process.

Cadets shall assist the Police Department in a variety of duties. Under direct supervision, a cadet will interact with the public and perform the following and other duties as assigned:

+ The Cadets will partake in keeping the City safe, instilling a sense of pride in their community.

+ Cadets will spend time assigned to a Police Officer conducting a variety of duties including:

+ Patrol of city neighborhoods and attending community events within the city.

+ Introduction to defensive tactics and policing techniques.

+ Cadets will wear provided uniforms and shall participate in classes on self-defense and participate in other Department sponsored training.

+ Cadets shall be evaluated at the beginning and conclusion of the program, using a written evaluation form and shall work thirty (30) hours per week.

Required Education and Experience

+ Must be currently enrolled in an Ohio high school or have graduated from an Ohio high school less than six (6) months ago.

+ Minimum age by the start date of Monday, July 6, 2026, is sixteen (16) years old.

Working and Physical Conditions

+ May be required to stand and walk during a shift up to eight (8) hours with maximum thirty (30) hours per week.

+ Required to participate in introductory self-defense training and physical fitness training a minimum of five (5) hours per week.

+ Required to perform duties in adverse weather conditions.

+ Required to observe and report unsafe conditions.

+ May be required to carry a police radio and paperwork weighing less than five (5) pounds.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

01

In which of the following school districts do/did you attend high school?

+ Cincinnati Public Schools

+ Deer Park community City Schools

+ Finneytown Local Schools

+ Forest Hills Local Schools

+ Indian Hills Exempted Village Schools

+ Lockland City Schools

+ Loveland City Schools

+ Madeira City Schools

+ Mariemont City Schools

+ Mount Healthy City Schools

+ North College Hill City Schools

+ Northwest Local Schools

+ Oak Hills Local Schools

+ Princeton City Schools

+ Reading School District

+ Southwest Local School District

+ St. Bernard-Elmwood Place City School

+ Sycamore Community City Schools

+ Three Rivers Local School District

+ Winton Woods City School

+ Wyoming City Schools

+ Other

02

If you selected "Other" in response to Question 1., please specify the high school you do/did attend, along with the county in which it is located.

03

Which of the following applies to you?

+ I am in 9th grade.

+ I am in 10th grade.

+ I am in 11th grade.

+ I am in 12th grade.

+ I graduated high school.

+ Other

04

In which city of Cincinnati neighborhood do you currently live?

+ Avondale

+ Bond Hill

+ California

+ Camp Washington

+ Carthage

+ Clifton

+ College Hill

+ Columbia Tusculum

+ Corryville

+ Clifton Heights

+ Downtown

+ East End

+ East Price Hill

+ East Walnut Hills

+ East Westwood

+ English Woods

+ Evanston

+ Fairview

+ Hartwell

+ Hyde Park

+ Kennedy Heights

+ Linwood

+ Lower Price Hill

+ Madisonville

+ Millvale

+ Mt. Adams

+ Mt. Airy

+ Mt. Auburn

+ Mt. Lookout

+ Mt Washington

+ North Avondale

+ North Fairmount

+ Northside

+ Oakley

+ Over-the-Rhine

+ Paddock Hills

+ Pendleton

+ Pleasant Ridge

+ Queensgate

+ Riverside

+ Roselawn

+ Sayler Park

+ Sedamsville

+ South Cumminsville

+ South Fairmount

+ Spring Grove Village

+ University Heights

+ Villages at Roll Hill

+ Walnut Hills

+ West End

+ West Price Hill

+ Westwood

+ Winton Hills

+ Other

05

If you selected "Other" in response to Question 4., please specify the neighborhood in which you reside.

06

Do you currently participate in any extra-curricular activities and/or do you volunteer at any non-profit or community-based organizations?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered "Yes" to Question 6., please provide details regarding your extracurricular activities and/or volunteer activities.

08

What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

09

Will you be between the ages of 16 - 18 years old by July 6, 2026?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm