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JOIN KNOXPD No Better Place To Live No Better Place To Serve JOIN THE TEAM Become an Officer Become a Cadet Become an Explorer Civilian Positions Lateral Transfer APPLY NOW APPLY NOW No Better Place To Live No Better Place To Serve JOIN THE TEAM Become an Officer Become a Cadet Become an Explorer Civilian Positions Lateral Transfer APPLY NOW APPLY NOW Become A Cadet A GATEWAY TO YOUR CAREER Feel drawn to a career as a police officer but not yet 21? The Police Cadet Program is a fantastic alternative. Open to those 18 and older, Cadets handle non-enforcement activities while receiving law enforcement training. After completing the Cadet training, you’ll be put on assignments ranging from bicycle patrols, traffic control at special events (like UT games!), parking enforcement and sobriety checkpoints. Cadets also take part in on-duty physical fitness training. Cadet Benefits and Compensations Health insurance with prescription, dental, and vision Civilian Health insurance with prescription, dental, and vision Civilian Long-term disability insurance Civilian Long-term disability insurance Civilian Life insurance and longevity pay Civilian Life insurance and longevity pay Civilian Up to $3,000 per year in tuition reimbursement Civilian Up to $3,000 per year in tuition reimbursement Civilian 457B retirement plan (deferred compensation) Civilian 457B retirement plan (deferred compensation) Civilian YMCA membership discount Civilian YMCA membership discount Civilian Health insurance with prescription, dental, and vision Cadet Health insurance with prescription, dental, and vision Cadet DO I QUALIFY? Our Ideal Candidate Is 18 years old and not have reached 21st birthday upon entry into the Cadet program. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Legal Resident of the U.S. who applies for or obtains U.S. Citizenship within six years of hiring. Has a valid driver’s license. Is a high school graduate or its equivalent. Has no felony convictions. Above all, shows integrity and good moral character. More questions ? Just ask a Recruiter Contact No Better Place to Live Contact Apply Now Apply Now No Better Place to Serve Salary & Benefits FAQ An Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace 