MPD Cadet Corps

Residents of DC between 17 and 24 can join the MPD Cadet Corps to get your career started in law enforcement.
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MPD offers a great opportunity for our young men and women between the ages of 17-24, who live in the District of Columbia and have graduated from a DC High School. Please take the time to apply for our Cadet Program.

08/06/2025

Future leaders in the making! 👮

Today, Junior Police Academy participants got an inside look at MPD’s Cadet Program—guided by our Cadets and the dedicated team from the Youth and Family Engagement Division. Empowering the next generation, one lesson at a time. 💪🔷

08/05/2025

📸 MPD Cadets hit the streets with the Fifth District Outreach team! From engaging in business checks to playing sports with local youth and sharing safety tips—our Cadets are gaining hands-on experience while serving the community. 💪👮‍♂️

05/02/2025

Join MPD Cadet Corps!

The MPD Cadet Corps is a specialized program for 17- to 24-year-old Washingtonians to serve as uniformed, civilian employees. As a member of the Cadet Corps, you will earn a salary, while also taking college courses, and earn an Associate’s Degree – putting you on track to enter MPD’s Police Officer Recruit Program.

04/18/2025

This week during spring break, the 7D Outreach Team, along with a group of cadets, will be conducting high-visibility patrols and foot beats within the Anacostia and Congress Heights Metro areas.

03/21/2025

Stories make the world go round 🌎📚

Today MPD Second District Outreach Officers and Cadets visited four classrooms to read to the students at Key Elementary School.

02/25/2025

Week 1 of MPD’s Cadets Expeditioners Program started today at Cesar Chavez Public Charter School. Over the course of the next 8 weeks, students will attend training sessions learning more about MPD’s daily operations. Officer Mohammed Kakay, Lead Program Coordinator Damon Johnson and MPD Cadets Allen, West, and Ballinger led today’s session and provided a demonstration on MPD’s equipment.

01/21/2025

MPD Cadets, had the honor of participating in the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk and Parade this past weekend.

01/15/2025

Check out the latest MPD Cadet Newsletter to catch up on the latest events and Cadet Spotlights.

12/16/2024

🎁 Merry Trunkmas, everyone! 🎁

Our MPD Cadets hosted a toy drive event called “Trunkmas” at Ketcham Elementary, spreading holiday cheer. Students participated by choosing gifts from festively decorated MPD patrol vehicles and learned about staying safe during the holiday season.

11/26/2024

The MPD Cadet Corps is a specialized program for 17- to 24-year-olds looking to serve as uniformed, civilian employees. As a member of the Cadet Corps, you will earn a salary of $38,754 while also taking college courses, and earn an Associate’s Degree – putting you on track to enter MPD’s Police Officer Recruit Program.

Apply now : https://joinmpd.dc.gov/metropolitan-police/cadet

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1B DC Village Lane, SW
Washington D.C., DC
20032

Telephone

+12027278098

Website

https://joinmpd.dc.gov/career-position-2020/cadet

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