Police Cadet
Purpose
The purpose of this position is to train in and perform administrative support duties within the Police Dept. that are associated with the maintenance of law and order, the protection of life and property, and the prevention and suppression of crime. The incumbent maintains files and records, answers the telephone, receives minor complaints, prepares routine reports, monitors the welfare of prisoners, and other related administrative/clerical duties.
Responsibilities
- Makes entries, inquiries and appropriate deletions into the CADS, CJIS and NCIC computer systems and applications.
- Answers operations telephones and assists the caller through appropriate action.
- Takes stolen motor vehicle reports from citizens, fills out proper forms and make entries into the LEPAS computer and the operations stolen motor vehicle record book.
- Conducts wanted checks of all department and computer files upon request.
- Records police tows and all private tows and repossessions in the operations tow book and CAD.
- Assists the Operations Clerk in conducting regular checks of all persons held in custody.
- Assists other operations staff as necessary.
- Assists in the care of all persons held in the lock-up facility; checks prisoners regularly and records time; feeds prisoners; assists other operations staff as necessary.
- Maintains all portable radios and batteries; charges batteries when necessary; maintains the radio log; performs a complete inventory of radios once per shift.
- Attends to civilian visitors, assisting them with inquiries, complaints, concerns, or other purposes; makes referrals to appropriate department personnel.
- Takes reports for lost property, larcenies, missing persons and harassment.
- Sets up and assigns all marked cruisers to proper sectors; ensures that all unused cruisers are lined up in proper parking spaces in proper condition.
- Assists and/or transports prisoners in the department patrol wagon as directed.
- Assists in processing prisoners as required.
- Conducts complete security check of the police building including checking doors, turning on/off lights and noting building hazards.
- Checks cruiser during each shift; radios and packet cluster off, windows closed and cars are parked in line.
- Assists 911 center personnel on occasion.
- Maintains and replenishes stock of all forms, paper and other supplies needed withing the department.
- Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
Qualifications
- Average of 2 years of experience in computer and/or office administration work.
- Associate degree or working towards.
- A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required; must pass a strength and agility test, a medical examination and a psychological examination to determine suitability for a career in laws enforcement.
- Cadets must maintain their physical shape throughout the program; a PT test is required every six months.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical with drug and alcohol screening and a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI).
Starting Salary
$53,499 (Full range up to $56,656)
Hours
Rotating schedule to be discussed with supervisor
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Application
Qualified applicants should submit a City of Waltham application, resume and cover letter to:
City of Waltham Human Resources
119 School St.
Waltham, MA 02451
781-314-3355
Email: jobs@city.waltham.ma.us
Requisition
Requisition # 2026-90