The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Cadet Program is a community-based policing program that is designed to educate and engage young men and women in law enforcement functions, whether they decide to enter the field or not. Our Cadet Program teaches the understanding of leadership, responsibility, and accountability, and other fundamental concepts that will enable youth to be successful in life. As a Cadet, young adults have the opportunity to assist the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Cadets receive specialized law enforcement training, attend weekly meetings and volunteer to perform important community services. Along the way, they learn to work as a team, they gain leadership skills, and they serve the community.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Cadet Program instills ethical development for those who may be interested in an eventual career in law enforcement.

Eligibility 

• Be between the ages of 14 and 18.

• Be of good moral character. 

• Must pass an extensive background investigation. 

• Have no felony convictions or convictions of certain misdemeanors.

• Must not use illegal drugs, abuse prescription drugs, or consume alcohol while underage.

• Must have a respect for the law and abide by it.

• Must have reliable transportation to and from weekly meetings and various details throughout the County.

• Must be willing to maintain an 80% attendance rating of all meetings and details.

• If enrolled in Jr. High or High School, you must maintain a "C" average in all classes, a failure to do so will result in suspension from the program until grades are brought back up.

• Adhere to all MCSO & MCSO Cadet program polices and procedures. 

• Complete and turn in an MCSO Cadet application at a weekly meeting.

• Pay a $50.00 registration fee which covers the cost of your initial Class B uniform polo and Class C uniform t-shirt. 

Academy Info

• Our academy is a 2-week long program usually held the first and second week of June each year. Our days typically start at 6:00 am and run until 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Academy participants take part in:

• Physical Fitness Training

• Law & Legal Training

• Various Police Tactics/Techniques

• Firearms Training

• Explosive Ordinance Demonstrations

• K9 Demonstrations

• CRP/First Aid Certification

• Cyber Crimes

• Ethics Training

• Flag Ceremony & Drill and much, much more. 

Lean more by visiting www. mcsocadets.com