Explore the world of aviation policing and jumpstart your career at MSP! The Airport Police Department's cadet program provides an opportunity for aspiring law enforcement officers to receive financial assistance to obtain the required education while getting on-the-job experience working at MSP Airport. Cadets will attend an approved Professional Peace Officers Education (PPOE) program and work a flexible, part-time schedule as uniformed, non-sworn airport employees. Police cadets will complete a two-year program or the final two years of a four-year program with the intention of being hired as a police officer when the cadet becomes qualified, the department has an opening, and the cadet meets all selection criteria at that time. This program is designed for students to complete all educational requirements at an agreed upon college or university within two years.
Duties include providing traffic direction, enforcing parking regulations, and maintaining high visibility in front of the airport terminals’ arrival and departure roadways. Cadets must be willing and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Cadets provide customer service to the public and must interact professionally and appropriately as a department representative. Cadets will be expected to work a minimum of 20 hours a week while attending school and 40 hours a week during the summer with flexibility around school schedules. May include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.
- High school graduate or GED equivalent by the time of hire.
- Must be able to be accepted and enrolled in a two-year MNPOST-certified Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) program by fall of 2025 OR be currently enrolled in a two-year MN POST-certified PPOE program OR be currently enrolled in and have successfully completed at least half of a four-year MN POST-certified PPOE program by the start of fall semester 2025.
- Ability to attend college full-time at an agreed-upon date and maintain a 2.0 GPA or better. Full-time attendance is equivalent to at least 12 semester credit hours, or 18 quarter credit hours per term.
- Possess or eligible to obtain a valid, state-issued driver's license.
- Ability to work outdoors (walking, standing, directing traffic, etc.) in all weather conditions for a prolonged period.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Clear and articulate written and oral communication skills.
- Currently certified or able to become certified in Standard Multimedia First Aid or equivalent level certification within a given and reasonable time frame once employed (will train upon hire).
- Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass, a background investigation, a psychological assessment, a medical examination and testing, and be able to obtain a MAC badge.