Public Safety Cadet Program

5 Areas of Emphasis

Career Opportunities
Leadership Experience  
Life Skills
Citizenship
Character Education

 What are Cadets?

Serving as a Cadet is a career education program for young men and women who are at least 14 (and have completed 8th grade) and not yet 21 years old.  Leaders are selected by the participating organization for involvement in the program.

Cadet leaders volunteer their time to provide real-world career experiences for young adults.  Cadet learn through through lectures and slide shows, and through practical experiences in a career field.  The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop.

 Law Enforcement

The Public Safety Cadet Program provides educational training programs for young adults on the purposes, mission, and objectives of law enforcement.  The program provides career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities.

Popular Cadet careers include:

• Police Officers
• Sheriffs
• Federal Agents
• State Police / Highway Patrol
• Probation Officers
• Military Police
• Correction Officers

Cadets will:

• Learn important leadership skills
• Develop personal skills
• Learn law enforcement protocols
• Participate in hands-on projects to give them a real feel for whether this career is the right one for them
• Network with professionals who work in these careers daily - who use the latest technology, are aware of emerging trends and know what it takes to get into college for their specific career
• Learn about the educational requirements for a career in Law Enforcement and receive tangible advice on steps they can take now to prepare and position for a successful career in the field of law enforcement

For more information about joining the Sheriff's Office Public Safety Cadet Program, please call

540-422-8600 or email sheriff.info@fauquiercounty.gov.