Montgomery County approves four correctional cadet positions for sheriff’s office

May 27, 2025

The Montgomery County Commission unanimously approved the creation of four Correctional Cadet positions for the county detention facility, a move the sheriff’s office says will create an entry pathway to correctional officer training and be offset by existing vacant positions.

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The Montgomery County Commission on May 27 voted unanimously to establish four Correctional Cadet positions (pay grade A03) for the county detention facility. Sheriff Derrick Cunningham requested the change in a staff memo describing the cadet role as an entry-level position that prepares employees to advance to correctional officer trainees after meeting age and screening requirements.

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