Police Cadet (Part-Time)

Examples Of Duties, Responsibilities And Expectations

• Typing and operating computer equipment
• Filing
• Answering telephones and providing assistance at the front counter or desk position
• Assisting in the maintenance of the Police facilities and vehicles
• Processing Livescan fingerprint applications
• Directing traffic
• Assisting the department as needed
• Performing other required duties as assigned by supervisors or department personnel

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful Cadet candidates should possess the skills, knowledge, and/or abilities to:
• Work effectively with the public
• Work irregular hours, including holidays and weekends
• Read, speak, write and understand the English language
• Write reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Satisfactorily complete security background investigations
• Meet physical employment standards for this classification
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications To Apply

• 18 years of age at the time of appointment
• Possession of a valid California Driver License
• Current enrollment in a two-year college or four-year university, with a minimum of twelve (12) semester units and a GPA of 2.0 or better
• Police Cadets that have completed 120 or more college units, or have obtained their desired degree / certification, would be required to complete a minimum of 9 units each semester with a 2.0 GPA or better to remain in the program
• Police Cadets who are being actively recruited or are in the processing stages of hiring for a law enforcement career may also remain in the Police Cadet program

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview.
• 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 passing all components of the pre-employment process.
• The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test.
• Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*).
• All other fields are optional.
• Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.
• The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
• Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Note

• The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
• Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Part-time Employees

• Part-time employees are not eligible for City health and retirement benefits.
• Part-time employees receive paid sick leave in accordance with California state law.
• To view the current resolution that governs part-time employment policies and pay, please click here.

Note

• All part-time and seasonal employees pay in to Social Security and Medicare (7.65%).
• City employees do not pay in to California State Disability (SDI).

Note

• The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
• Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.