Cadet

An apprenticeship opportunity for individuals academically pursuing a future career in law enforcement. This position provides various support services to the Police Department and offers the opportunity to advance to the position of Police Officer upon completion of the academic program. This is not a long-term role; employment as a Police Cadet will end 12 months after completing coursework or 6 months after terminating enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the routine maintenance and cleaning of police vehicles, including transport to and from repair facilities.
• Provide no-contact monitoring, meal preparation, and laundry duties in the detention facility.
• Maintain community relations by conducting tours of the Police Department.
• Complete forms and reports as required.
• Assist with crime prevention activities.
• Assist at the police department front counter.
• Provide delivery services, including packages to the crime lab or BCA, documents to court or attorneys' offices, and agenda packets to Mayor/City Council members.
• Assist the property technician or investigations division in transportation or recovery of evidence or found property; pick up reports, prints, or photo lineups for the investigations division.
• Assist in setting up traffic speed trailers.
• Assist with Animal Control duties, including dealing with animal complaints, barking dogs, injured animals, dog bites, loose dogs/cats, etc.
• Clean kennels, feed animals, intake, and release of impounded animals.
• Provide a limited amount of filing, data entry, and general clerical support.

Requirements

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary law enforcement program or college-level courses in criminal justice, police science, or related subjects (minimum ¾ enrollment).
• Ability to communicate with the public, police department employees, and other City employees both orally and in writing.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to learn and apply various laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in police-related work such as police reserve, police explorer, or police cadet programs; or criminal justice internship.
• Prior Community Service Officer or Cadet experience with another agency.
• Paid or volunteer experience working with animals.
• Additional years of work experience in dealing with the public.

Skills

• Effective communication with diverse individuals and groups.
• Teamwork and relationship-building with coworkers and community members.
• Self-awareness and empathy in personal interactions.
• Creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.

City Values & Expectations

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement, and safety.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including those of diverse backgrounds.
• Works cooperatively as a team member; develops and maintains effective working relationships.
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes toward accomplishing its vision and goals.

Conditions of Employment

• Must maintain active ¾ full enrollment in a post-secondary law enforcement program or college-level courses in criminal justice, police science, or related subjects.
• Employment ends 12 months after completing coursework or 6 months after terminating enrollment.
• Must be considered a viable candidate for promotion to Police Officer; selection as a Police Cadet does not guarantee employment as a Police Officer.
• Upon an unsuccessful attempt at internal promotion to Police Officer, the cadet must vacate the program within 6 months.

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $26.30 hourly. Full salary range: $26.30 – $30.77 hourly.

Schedule

Part-time; non-exempt; non-union. Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Ongoing part-time employees employed for more than 6 months will contribute to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless exempt.
• Eligible for Paid-Time Off (PTO) at the rate outlined in the employee handbook.
• Eligible for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.
• Temporary/seasonal employees receive PTO but no other benefits.