Police Cadet

About the role

This non-sworn, non-peace officer, uniformed position is assigned as a part-time civilian employee in the Police Department to provide superior customer service and assist in a variety of support staff duties. Police Cadets can be assigned to any other division within the Police department to perform Non-Peace Officer duties as related. This position requires evening, weekend and holiday work.

Responsibilities

• Responds to various clerical duties;
• Affords assistance to the public at the front counter;
• Accepts and provides information on the telephone, internet, or other electronic equipment or devises and in person, according to established policies and procedures of the Police Department;
• Takes crime reports such as Grand Theft Auto (GTA), Burglary, Theft, and reports involving lost or stolen property; operates business office machines and computers;
• Maintains records and files;
• Affords assistance in fingerprinting and photographing citizens for licenses, permits, etc.;
• Affords assistance in the preservation and logging of evidence and personal property;
• Enforces traffic control, parking regulations, codes, ordinances, including, impounding vehicles and directing traffic;
• Can be assigned to bicycle related duties throughout the City;
• Affords responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position, that they are performed in a safe, and efficient manner;
• Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of good customer service practices;
• Skills to word process general correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports using a personal computer and software application;
• Ability to read, understand, and explain laws, regulations, rules and department Polices to the public;
• Analyze situations and adopt effective course of action giving due regards to surrounding hazardous and circumstances;
• Understand oral and written directions;
• Prepare, write accurate and factual reports in a clear, legible, and precise manner;
• Maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and public;
• Work under strict discipline;
• Effectively handle stressful situations;
• Establish smooth working relationships;
• Ride a bicycle.

Requirements

• Education and Experience Guidelines – Any combination of equivalent education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Graduation from high school or attainment of GED (General Education Degree) or CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination)
• Age Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Licenses or Certificates A valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record. Must be CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certified.
• Special Requirements Must pass a Police Department background check. Requires wearing a uniform.
• Physical Requirements Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position.