The MPD Cadet Corps is a specialized program for 17- to 24-year-old Washingtonians to serve part-time as uniformed, civilian employees. As a member of the Cadet Corps, you will earn a salary, while also taking college courses, and will earn up to 60 tuition-free credits toward a degree – putting you on track to enter MPD’s Police Officer Recruit Program.

The Cadet Corps is a place to learn hands-on about policing while attending the University of the District of Columbia Community College and earn college credits. Cadets will spend part of their time working specific job assignments for MPD while also working toward their degree.

Qualifications: 

• Be a US citizen, by birth or naturalization, at the time of application.

• Reside in the District of Columbia and agree to remain a resident until completion of the program.

• Be between the ages of 17 and 24 years old at the time of application.

• Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application.

• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.

• Successful completion of a polygraph exam.

• Successful completion of a medical and psychological evaluation.

• Must have proof of one of the following:

  • Be currently enrolled in a District of Columbia high school; OR

  • Be a graduate of a District of Columbia high school, having received a diploma; OR

  • Be a recipient of a GED issued by the District of Columbia.