Police Cadet

About the role

The Police Department is currently looking to hire up to four (4) Police Cadets. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the public on the telephone and in person; obtain information from victims; complete police reports on minor incidents.
• Aid in parking control during special events or on City streets during peak traffic conditions and post temporary signs and barricades.
• Answer 911 and business telephone lines; assist the public.
• Perform fingerprinting duties and process of applicants.
• Store and release property evidence.
• Assist in photographing and fingerprinting crime scenes.
• Operate City vehicles to travel to City facilities, support community events, and provide transportation assistance to department personnel when necessary.
• Enter citations into the database.
• Issue bicycle licenses and maintain the bicycle and evidence storage area.
• Afford storage inventory and control of Department supplies.
• Conduct tours of the Police Department facility.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent certification is required.
• Experience: Previous public contact and customer service experience is desirable.
• Citizenship and Age: Minimum age is 18 years.
• Licenses: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record is required to perform the essential functions of this position, including travel between City facilities, supporting community events, and transportation assistance to department personnel when necessary.
• Special Requirement: Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including additional hours beyond regularly scheduled hours to include, shift work, nights, holidays and weekends to accommodate City needs.

Selection Process

• The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, written test, performance exam, and/or oral interview examination.
• The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above.

Important Recruitment Information

• All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, background investigation, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), polygraph, psychological evaluation, post-offer drug test and post-offer medical examination.
• The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.