Police Cadet I

Job Description:

Police Cadet I

Description

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!

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Position Description

The Fresno Police Department is currently recruiting for individuals who have the energy level and commitment to be part of a vigorous law enforcement agency. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to encompass a high level of commitment to public service. The Police Cadet I is a training class which provides individuals with a variety of law enforcement experience. Incumbents perform assignments involving the delivery of non-emergency police services, traffic and parking control, completing related paperwork, identification of persons through fingerprints and answering and evaluating calls for emergency and police services. Incumbents may be assigned to any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

This is a training class in which incumbents do not achieve permanent status in the classified service as defined in the Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-202(p)(5). Qualifying incumbents are expected to obtain full-time permanent employment within the Fresno Police Department within 4 years (48 months). Failure to do so is cause for termination from the program as outlined in F.M.C. Section 3-266.

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination.

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 18 years of age on or before administration of the first step of the examination process; and possess a valid California Driver's License at time of application. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Must successfully complete a polygraph test or computer voice stress analyzer test and an extensive background investigation prior to appointment.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: An oral examination will be administered by a panel of officers. The panel of subject matter experts will evaluate a candidate's training, experience, and personal traits for the position of Police Cadet. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the panel interview to qualify for the eligible list. The oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of 4/22/2026.

A candidate's final score and placement on the eligible list will be determined by the passing score of the panel interview.

Eligibles certified to the Police Department for consideration must successfully complete a polygraph test, or computer voice stress analyzer test, extensive background investigation, and police department interview before receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Please note: any person who fails any part of the process, including but not limited to, oral examination/panel interview, polygraph test or computer voice stress analyzer test, psychological examination, medical examination, or background investigation, may not reapply for Police Cadet I for a minimum of 180 days from date of notification of failed component.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Veteran’s Preference

If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.

Bargaining Unit 8A

Non-Represented - Police Cadets

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

UNIFORM PAY

$396 On first paycheck, $66 uniform maintenance per month after 6 months.

VACATION LEAVE

Accrues at 6 hours per month.

SICK LEAVE

Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, including overtime.

HOLIDAYS

10 city-observed annual holidays plus birthday.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

SOCIAL SECURITY: Police Cadets shall be provided with Social Security benefits and shall not be members of the Fresno City Employees’ Retirement System as they are employed principally for the purpose of training.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available in City of Fresno Salary Resolution - https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Closing Date/Time: 4/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$35,152.00 - $45,552.00 Annually