Police Cadet (PART-TIME)

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of routine non-sworn duties under direct supervision. Duties are performed on a rotational basis through various divisions of the Police Department in an apprenticeship program framework in preparation for a law enforcement career.

Pursue a law enforcement career by applying for a sworn or civilian position. He/she may be appointed to Police Trainee to attend the police academy with a formal training program or they may be given the opportunity to pursue a civilian position such as; Dispatcher, Jailer, Police Services Technician or Records/Services.

About the role

• General direction is provided by the Chief of Police.

Supervision received and exercised

• General direction is provided by the Chief of Police.

Examples of duties

• Perform clerical duties;
• Keep records, enter information into computer systems;
• Answer the telephone and provide information and directions to the general public;
• Process information and prepare reports as assigned;
• Submit completed reports on all cases assigned;
• Prepare a variety of correspondence, and statistical and narrative reports;
• Research and analyze information;
• Learn to interpret and apply City law enforcement policies and procedures including Police Department policy manual, and related state and federal laws;
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system;
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with department personnel and city personnel;
• Exercise good judgment and demonstrate initiative in the performance of work;
• Meet the physical requirements of the position;
• Participate in formalized training courses and programs;
• Absorb and apply knowledge of modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software;
• Understand basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculation of percentages;
• Participate in the Ride-Along program at a minimum of once a month; to include a written after action report;
• On a continuous basis, know and understand aspects of all police employee's jobs;
• Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects;
• Remember accounts given by witnesses and suspects;
• Interpret and apply the law to field situations;
• Problem solve crime situations;
• Explain law to the public.

Physical requirements

• Know and understand aspects of all police employee's jobs;
• Analyze work papers, reports and special projects;
• Remember accounts given by witnesses and suspects;
• Interpret and apply the law to field situations;
• Solve crime situations;
• Explain law to the public.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment;
• Must be able to perform essential job functions of the position;
• Must possess a valid California C Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record;
• Must be free of any felony convictions;
• Must be a United States citizen or resident alien who has applied for citizenship by date of appointment.

Education

• Must have a High School Diploma or the equivalent of completion of the (12th) grade;
• Cadets shall complete a minimum of six semester units of college course work per semester with a minimum of twelve units completed yearly. If attending a school which operates by the quarter system a minimum of twelve units must be completed yearly.
• Police Cadets are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 ("C" grade) for all courses taken.
• If the Police Cadet elects to continue towards completion of a Bachelor's Degree, the Police Cadet may continue in the program until he or she has reached their 24th birthday. If the Police Cadet, prior to reaching their 24th birthday, fails to maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average, discontinues education, drops below the required minimum number of units, or fails to be appointed as Police Trainee or Police employee, the Police Cadet will be released from employment.
• Police Cadets who complete a Bachelor's Degree may remain in the program until their 24th birthday.

Important

• Perform related duties as assigned.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment; must be able to perform essential job functions of the position. Must possess a valid California C Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record. Applicants must be free of any felony convictions. Must be a United States citizen or resident alien who has applied for citizenship by date of appointment.

Police Cadets are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 ("C" grade) for all courses taken. If the Police Cadet elects to continue towards completion of a Bachelor's Degree, the Police Cadet may continue in the program until he or she has reached their 24th birthday. If the Police Cadet, prior to reaching their 24th birthday, fails to maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average, discontinues education, drops below the required minimum number of units, or fails to be appointed as Police Trainee or Police employee, the Police Cadet will be released from employment. Police Cadets who complete a Bachelor's Degree may remain in the program until their 24th birthday.

No benefits offered for Part-time employees.