What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Cadet position at City of Battle Creek (MI)?
The Battle Creek Police Department is looking for a Police Cadet to assist in department and community programs, especially those concerning the youth, crime prevention, community education and security premise surveys.
Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position: Driving, lifting, climbing, bending, grasping, holding, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, hearing, talking, seeing (clear vision near and/or far, color, depth, field), using the telephone, contact with the general public, working alone and outside.
- Acts as a role model for the youth in this community.
- Completes all forms, schedules and reports.
- Maintains files and records.
- Provides assistance to the Patrol and Investigations Divisions in the processing of juveniles.
- Maintains a working relationship with juvenile authorities, judicial system and other agencies that deal with youth oriented problems.
- Reports unusual problems, violent behavior, etc., while supervising juveniles to the immediate supervisor.
- Helps enhance police/youth relations via counseling, instruction and coaching.
- Insures the use of safety belts for passengers.
- Meets with Executive Officer Commander or assigned Supervisor to develop strategies consistent with the goals and objectives of the Cadet Program.
- Maintains communication with the assigned supervisor while on duty.
- Complies with the City Administrative Code, Departmental Rules and Regulations, and policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
- Maintains and insures that all assigned equipment is in proper working order.
- Participates in training programs.
- Attends community meetings.
- Ensures appropriate confidentiality of all information, correspondence, and reports.
- Basic knowledge of office technology and software programs
- Other duties as assigned.
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
- Valid Michigan Driver's License or ability to acquire.
Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position: Driving, lifting, climbing, bending, grasping, holding, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, hearing, talking, seeing (clear vision near and/or far, color, depth, field), using the telephone, contact with the general public, working alone and outside.
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