Police Cadet

About the role

The incumbent of this position serves in a learning or training capacity while assisting regular commissioned police officers and other police department personnel in the performance of their duties. Cadets are supervised by the Training Sergeant but may also receive instructions and guidance from other police department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Transports police department vehicles for general service and maintenance.
• Provides service and support to a wide variety of employees of the police department and the City.
• Inspects and maintains all equipment used.
• Performs a wide variety of activities which may include office work, traffic direction, crowd control activities, civic events, and other assignments as directed.
• Performs fingerprinting of civilians as needed.
• Attends mandatory training and completes shift work requirements as established by the Training Sergeant.
• Affords assistance to sworn and civilian personnel with essential non-emergency tasks.
• Affords assistance with training programs including equipment transportation and setup.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire and enrolled at an accredited college or university in a program related to public safety.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver License and have a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier and be able to pass a police background check.

Qualifications

Must possess good powers of observation and memory. Must understand the problems and attitudes of people of all ethnic and socio-economic groups in relation to law enforcement agencies. Must write clear concise reports organizing details logically, utilizing correct spelling and grammar. Must read, understand and interpret applicable federal and state laws and city ordinances. Must communicate effectively with coworkers, superiors and the general public, both orally and in writing. Must work under pressure. Must have good mental intelligence, emotional stability, self-assurance and a high degree of initiative and good judgment.

Skills

Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively recognize actual and potential dangers and to determine the proper course of action. Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions. Ability to understand the problems and attitudes of people of all ethnic and socio-economic groups in relation to law enforcement agencies. Ability to write clear concise reports organizing details logically, utilizing correct spelling and grammar. Ability to read, understand and interpret applicable federal and state laws and city ordinances. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, superiors and the general public, both orally and in writing. Ability to work under pressure. Good mental intelligence, emotional stability, self-assurance and a high degree of initiative and good judgment. Ability to perform the required physical activities of assigned duties. Ability to work variable shifts. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment. Ability to lift heavy objects and to patrol city parks on foot. Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions. Ability to safely drive a vehicle in all weather conditions.

Benefits

Benefits set based on number of hours allocated to work and length of service anticipated.

Pay

Pay set based on number of hours allocated to work and length of service anticipated.

Schedule

Schedule set based on number of hours allocated to work and length of service anticipated.

Additional Information

The City of Lynnwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.