Apply to Become an Orlando Police Public Safety Cadet

Step 1.Check your eligibility

To become a Public Safety Cadet, you must:

• Be between 14 and 20 years of age
• Be enrolled in an academic institution in 9th grade or higher
• Be of good moral character
• Have no prior convictions for a significant criminal offense or serious traffic offense. A criminal history check will be conducted as part of the application process.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Complete a Public Safety Cadet application
• Complete the required fingerprinting process

Step 2.Gather your materials

To apply, you will need:

• At least two personal references (three preferred), including each reference's phone number, home address, and email address. References may not be relatives. Teachers, counselors, coaches, and employers are examples of appropriate references.
• A scanned copy or clear photograph of your current transcript or report card.
• A parent or guardian's signature on your application if you are under 18 years of age.
• Your current health insurance information.
• A three to five paragraph essay describing your expectations for the Orlando Police Public Safety Cadets program and the knowledge, skills, and experience you expect to develop through your participation. Also include how you believe participation in the program will support your personal and professional development and your potential long term career goals.

Step 3.Contact us

Contact the Cadet Mentor at opdpublicsafetycadets@orlando.gov for an application and obtain information about upcoming meeting dates and times.