Oakland will restore its Police Department Cadet Program after the City Council approved up to $900,000 in grant funding from PG&E and Kaiser Permanente, Mayor Barbara Lee announced.<\/p>\n
Applications for the paid cadet program are now open through the city’s job portal, with the program expected to relaunch in May 2026.<\/p>\n
The funding, allocated for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, will be routed through the Oakland Police Foundation and transferred to the city in two $450,000 installments in 2026 and 2027, city officials said.<\/p>\n
The reinstated program will initially support about nine part-time cadet positions and provide Oakland young adults with paid work experience, training and a pathway into public safety careers, including as police officers, dispatchers and police services technicians.<\/p>\n
City officials said cadets will rotate through several law enforcement functions, including traffic, community policing, youth services and background investigations.<\/p>\n
The funding will cover salaries, training, uniforms, and administrative costs.<\/p>\n
For more information on eligibility and how to apply to become an Oakland Police Cadet, visit the City of Oakland’s job portal.<\/p>\n
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