North Wales Police
Young people are sometimes portrayed in a bad light in the media. Being a cadet is a chance for you to show the positive contribution you can make to your community.
Our cadets join us for lots of reasons. As well as having fun and meeting new people, it’s also a great way to:
- Gain new skills and experience
- Learn about policing
- Make a difference in your local community
- Take part in all kinds of activities – from patrolling local events, to charity walks, to karting or caving
Being a cadet can help you develop these skills:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- First aid
- How to plan and deliver a presentation
- CV, interview and application form techniques
As a cadet you’ll get a great insight into the police and the work we do, but it is not a direct path to joining.
We are recruiting Volunteer Police Cadets at this time.
What is the Volunteer Police Cadet programme?
The volunteer police cadets is a diverse group of young people aged 13-18, who have a joint desire to support their local communities and gain a practical understanding of policing.
Units meet at local college venues once a week and are led by police officers, police staff and volunteers. In addition, cadets develop their leadership skills by undertaking challenging social action projects in their communities, with an expectation that they will volunteer 3 hours a month.
These projects include activities such as supporting older members of the community in understanding cyber-crime, fundraising for charities and road safety campaigns.
We welcome cadets from any background, social group, gender, ethnicity, ability/disability and whether you have an interest in the police or not.
How do I apply?
Please download the application form and medical questionnaire below:
Information for parents and guardians
The safety and wellbeing of our cadets is our number one priority.
Who are the cadet leaders?
Cadet leaders include police officers, police community support officers, special constables, members of police staff and police support volunteers.
We put all adults working with our cadets are put through a thorough vetting procedure. Their induction training as cadet leaders includes safeguarding training and they are given clear guidance on how to work with young people, as well as the behaviour and standards expected of them as cadet leaders.
What safety measures are in place for the activities cadets do?
All activities our cadets take part in are risk assessed. Whenever they are out on activities within the community they are always under the supervision of their cadet leaders.
Cadets will not be deployed if a risk assessment indicates any risk of conflict or confrontation. If that risk should arise during a deployment, cadets will be withdrawn from it immediately.
Outdoor adventure activities are only led by staff or contractors who are certificated and competent to lead and run such activities. Anyone leading outdoor adventure activities will be required to produce insurance documents and qualifications for supervising that type of activity before it takes place.
What is the aim of the cadet scheme?
Our aim is to:
- inspire young people to participate in their communities and make a positive contribution
- encourage a sense of adventure and good citizenship
- provide a practical understanding of policing
- engage young people (including those at risk of entering the criminal justice system or being socially excluded) in activities that encourage them to develop socially and academically
- help develop personal and leadership skills through a variety of experiences, including the opportunity of volunteering in the community
If you have any questions about the cadet scheme, contact us by emailing CitizensInPolicing@northwales.police.uk
To apply for this job please visit www.northwales.police.uk.