To be a Cadet
Date published: 02 May 2019 10:33South Yorkshire Volunteer Police Cadets represent the Force at community events and participate in a variety of activities and formal training as well as learning about various roles within the Police.
Applications for Cadets 2019 is now CLOSED
Closing Date was: Tuesday, 30 April 2019
Successful candidates will be invited for interview. Interviews will take place on 28, 30 & 31 May 2019.
What you will learn as a Cadet
During the scheme you will explore the following subjects:
• citizenship
• personal development
• police powers
• road safety
• personal safety
• diversity issues
• crime prevention
• drug law and connected issues
• radio/communications
• theft/criminal damage
• public order/sporting events
Expectations of Cadets
You will be expected to:
• dress smartly and wear appropriate uniform when attending cadet evenings and other events
• adhere to force policy on dress and personal appearance at work, which covers hair, facial hair, jewellery, cosmetics and tattoos
• supply your own plain black shoes/boots which must be worn with black socks
• attend a weekly district meeting held on a Wednesday evening and volunteer for additional activities that may take place at evenings and weekends
• be punctual at all times and inform the cadet manager if delayed for any reason.
• participate in no acts likely to bring discredit on either the South Yorkshire Police Volunteer Cadets or South Yorkshire Police
• successfully pass Force vetting procedures and a probationary period.
Eligibility
You need to be 15 years of age by 31 August 2019 and no older than 17 years of age by 31 March 2020
- You need to live or attend a school/college in South Yorkshire
Induction
All successful candidates will be expected to attend a two day Induction programme on 28 & 29 August 2019.
Start Date
The cadet programme starts on 4 September 2019.