Police Cadet recruitment is now open!
Are you a young person aged 13 – 17 who is interested in developing new skills, learning more about policing and making a positive contribution to your local community? If so, we invite you to apply to join the North Yorkshire Police Volunteer Police Cadets.
Recruiting Units
The following Volunteer Police Cadet units are currently recruiting:
- Scarborough – Monday 6-8pm
- Harrogate – Monday 6-8pm
- Malton – Wednesday 6-8pm
- York – Thursday 6-8pm
- Catterick – Thursday 6-8pm
Why join the Volunteer Police Cadets?
As a Volunteer Police Cadet, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop valuable personal and practical skills
- Support your local community through volunteering and social action projects
- Take part in engaging and enjoyable activities
- Build confidence and make new friendships
- Gain an insight into British policing
- Challenge yourself and grow through new experiences
What to Expect
Cadets meet once a week during term time on a weekday evening. There is an expectation that cadets will attend sessions regularly and participate in occasional additional activities and events, including evening and weekend volunteering.
Cadets are provided with a uniform and follow a structured programme covering policing, personal development, and basic law. Following initial training, cadets will take part in an attestation ceremony, enabling them to participate in approved activities beyond regular sessions.
Sessions may include physical activities, drill, and visits from a range of specialist departments, such as the Dog Section, Roads Policing, and Crime Scene Investigation teams.
How to apply
To apply, applicants must complete the online application form. Applications will be shortlisted, after which selected candidates will be invited to attend an interview, conducted either online or in person.
We welcome applications from young people of all backgrounds, regardless of social group, gender, ethnicity, ability or disability, and whether or not they have a prior interest in policing.
Further information
If you have any questions about the Scarborough, Harrogate, Malton and York units then please get in touch with Gina Wright, Cadet Liaison Officer - gina.wright@northyorkshire.police.uk
If you have any questions about the Catterick unit then please get in touch with Sarah-Jayne Byrom, Cadet Liaison Officer - sarah-jayne.byrom1@northyorkshire.police.uk