Police Cadet

ARE YOU BETWEEN 17- AND 18-YEARS-OLD AND INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT? BECOME AN AURORA POLICE CADET! 

The Aurora Police Department has opened testing and is accepting applications for Police Cadets. Click here to apply!

Police Cadets stationed outside Police Headquarters

Aurora Police Cadets work throughout the department while gaining experience in a number of different units. Their duties include assisting officers in all three bureaus of the Aurora Police Department, the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing, the Bureau of Investigative Services and the Bureau of Support Services. Cadets have a number of duties, including assisting with traffic control, interacting with the community during various City of Aurora events, assisting different divisions with daily works tests, conducting Police Department tours, help file and maintain records. 

More importantly, Police Cadets receive entry level training in a number of police related skill sets in order to better qualify them for their future careers as police officers. Police cadets work full time when not in school, and part time while attending school. During their tenure as a cadet, they attend college full-time and their community college tuition is reimbursed by the department. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Between 17 years of age, but not yet attained 19 years of age at time of test
  • One of the following: 
    • Currently a senior in high school. 
    • Graduated from high school.
    • Attained a GED (copy of GED certificate required).
    • Obtained a home school certification through the Regional Superintendent of School.
  • Have a minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 or equivalent (Copy of unofficial high school transcript required at time of application).
  • Valid State of Illinois "Class D" driver’s license.
  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Be in excellent physical condition. (Will be required to pass POWER test(PDF, 55KB) within the first six months of hire).
  • Must be able to meet vision standard at time of appointment. (Must be correctable to 20/20 with both eyes open including field of vision/depth perception/color vision within normal ranges).
  • Must be of excellent moral character and personal integrity. 
  • A subsequent polygraph and psychological examination will be required, in addition to a thorough background investigation, oral interview/examination, drug screen, and per-employment physical.

Benefits

  • Beginning salary $16.73/hour with annual increases.
  • Part-time work during school year and full-time work during school breaks.
  • Tuition provided toward an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
  • Excellent career path in law enforcement.
  • Excellent benefit package including medical, vision, and dental, as well as PTO and sick time accruals.
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