Enrollment Open for 2023 Springfield Police Cadet Training Program
Springfield, Mass. — Enrollment is open for the Springfield Police Cadet Training Program. The enrollment period runs through January 25th, 2023. There will be an information session via Zoom on January 17th at 5:00 p.m. The Cadet Exam will be held January 28th at 9:00 a.m. at a location to be determined.
Along with specialized cadet training, benefits of the program include: Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Provisions, Uniforms and a Flexible Work Schedule.
Initial pay scale: $16.50/hour ($618.75/week); after one year: $18/hour ($675/week); after two years: $19.50/hour ($731.25/week)
Police cadets who have completed at least three years of service, have obtained an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement and/or Criminal Justice, and meet the requirements are eligible for an appointment to the Springfield Police Department as a Police Officer. To become a Cadet you no longer have to reside in the city at the time of hire, but need to establish residency within one year of being hired.
Follow this link for additional information on the Cadet Training Program
Follow this link for the 2023 Cadet Program Brochure
