Police Explorer / Cadet Program Coordinator

Also called: Cadet Coordinator

Runs youth programs that let teens try out police work through training, ride-alongs, and events.

A day in the life

Coordinators organize weekly meetings for Police Explorers (ages 14-20), teach traffic control and first aid, and take cadets to competitions. Many departments use these programs to recruit their future officers.

Pay over a career

Starting
$38k
Typical
$50k
High
$70k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Often a civilian employee or officer; youth work experience.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Youth Development.

Outlook

Growing slowly. Approximate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Apps schedule meetings; mentoring teens and running training nights stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Leadership class, Health / first aid.

Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9099.

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