Cadet Program

The Cadet Program provides training and experience in various aspects of the police profession prior to assuming the role of a sworn police officer or related position. Cadets perform a variety of law enforcement related tasks to assist state police personnel in office and post activities including Ride-a-Longs, legal training, report writing, first aid and more.

Cadets must be 18 years of age and be enrolled in high school, undergraduate, or graduate program. This is a paid part-time position with a starting pay of $16.26 an hour for those enrolled in high school or undergraduate program and $18.90 for those enrolled in a graduate program. Selected Cadets will complete a 5-day residential academy at the Training Academy in Lansing before beginning work at a Post location.

There is a limited number of paid cadet positions. Position vacancies will be posted on the State of Michigan’s Job Openings website.