Junior Cadets - 10 - 13 Years -Chesterfield

Location

Chesterfield

Business Area

Cadets

Department

Partnerships, Prevention and Collaboration

Rank

N/A

Grade

N/A

Salary

N/A - N/A

Hours per Week

1

Additional Working Conditions

Part Time

Type of Contract

Volunteer

Vetting Level Required

NPPV LV2

Description

As a Derbyshire Constabulary police cadet, you’ll be helping your community.You’ll take part in weekly cadet meetings, social action projects and local initiatives aimed at raising the profile of young people in the county and giving you a real insight into policing.We have current cadet opportunities in Chesterfield if you are aged between 10-13 years old.

We offer a fantastic opportunity for like-minded young people to:

• Develop valuable life skills
• Meet new friends
• Gather at social events
• Learn about British policing
• Take part in sporting activities

As part of the process you will be expected to attend an assessment centre for Junior Cadets:

Thursday 11th June

• Chesterfield Juniors - Chesterfield Fire Station - 4pm - 5pm & 5.30pm - 6.30pm

What’s in for you?

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. As well as experiencing the different areas of policing such as task force, dog section, road policing unit and other operational teams, the programme allows you to continue your cadet journey into the Senior Cadet programme should you wish.

You will need to between the ages of 10 - 13 years old(Academic years 6 to 8 as of September 2026).

To find out more about Derbyshire Constabulary and how you can make a difference visit our Cadets page on our careers website here.

What’s Next

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Please click apply to complete your application.

The location for the Cadet opportunities is Chesterfield only.

Once we have sufficient applications, we may close this campaign earlier than expected.

We welcome cadets from any background, social group, gender, ethnicity, ability/disability and whether you have an interest in the police or not.

Please complete and attach the Parental Signed Declaration with a wet signature when you submit your application, prior to the closing date.

Your application will not be progressed without the wet signature.

The closing date for the vacancy is Sunday 24 May 2026 at 23:55pm

Document Attachment

HR Parent Guardian Consent Form.docx – 381KB
Converted File HR Parent Guardian Consent Form.docx.pdf – 99KB