Philadelphia Police Explorer Cadet Program Description of Work: Young adults interested in a career in law enforcement EHWZHHQ WKH DJHV RI WR 7KH 3KLODGHOSKLD 3ROLFH ([SORUHU Cadet Program will provide training, mentorship, discipline, and life skills that will assist those who want to serve.
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• 14-20 Years of Age (applicants under the age of 18 must have a signed consent form by a parent/guardian). • Applicant must have no arrests or convictions which would prohibit HPSOR\PHQW DV D SROLFH RIĆ“FHU Ĺ˜ $SSOLFDQWV PXVW EH LQ JRRG SK\VLFDO KHDOWK SDVV D SK\VLFDO Ć“WQHVV WHVW DQG be able to participate in physical activities
• Applicants should maintain a passing behavior or character grade along with a “Câ€? average in High School • Applicants must be able to attend Saturday training sessions
Application Process
Contact
Applications are accepted from April – September. A new class starts every November and continues throughout the year.
Phone: (215) 685-8160
Application can be accessed at ppdexplorers.org. 2QFH WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ LV Ć“OOHG RXW WKH\ QHHG WR EH PDLOHG LQ WR VWDUW WKH process. $SSOLFDQW ZLOO QHHG WR FRPSOHWH D SK\VLFDO Ć“WQHVV DVVHVVPHQW D ZULWWHQ assessment and two formal interviews. Cadets under the age of 18 will need to have a parent/guardian present throughout all of the steps.
Needs to Succeed Applicants who are accepted into the program must be willing to work as a team, the want to help others and their communities, be able to complete physical and mental tasks quickly, follow directions, and get along with others.
2021 Hourly Wages Cadets enrolled in the program receive volunteer service hours which can be used for School Community Service requirements and training by law HQIRUFHPHQW RIĆ“FHUV 7KLV LV D YROXQWHHU FDUHHU GHYHORSPHQW SURJUDP
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Email:
police.explorers@phila.gov
Website: ppdexplorers.org Address: 8501 State Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19136
