Volunteer Cadets are ambassadors for South Yorkshire Police (SYP) acting as mentors and role models within their communities.

The overarching aim of the cadet scheme is to:

• Give responsible, civic minded young people a positive experience with South Yorkshire Police
• Develop positive relationships with the next generation of adults
• Provide young people with an opportunity to develop themselves within an established framework based around law and the police
• Encourage young people to act as peer role models as they represent the South Yorkshire Police Volunteer Cadet Scheme

Entry requirements

• Applicants must live in South Yorkshire
• Applicants must be aged 16 or 17 on the 1st of September in the year of recruitment. Recruitment takes place in alternate years.  
• Enthusiasm and commitment are essential
• No formal academic qualifications needed
• Dedication to attend one evening per week is required
• A smart appearance is required in line with the South Yorkshire Police dress code

Please note that to qualify cadets will need to successfully pass Force vetting procedure and an 8 week probationary period.

Scheme information

• Cadet units are based in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield
• Each Cadet Unit will consist of 15 cadets
• Cadets may become involved with various aspects of policing e.g. test purchasing
• Cadets meet once a week on a Wednesday evening

For more information on how to apply, visit our recruitment section