What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE SUMMER CADET (CIVILIAN) YOUTH SERVICES UNIT position at City of Cincinnati?
The duties shall include but not be limited to the following:
NOTE: The goal of the Summer Cadet Program is to provide support for students interested in police work who are not old enough to become Police Recruits, enabling them to continue their education and encouraging them to participate in the Police Recruit examination. The future of our organization is dependent upon our ability to recruit and retain quality employees. When the student reaches twenty-one years of age, he or she can participate in the Police Recruit examination.
Cadets shall assist the Police Department in a variety of duties. Under direct supervision, a cadet will interact with the public and perform other duties as assigned.
The Cadets will partake in keeping the City safe, instilling a sense of pride in their community.
The Cadets will partake in keeping the City safe, instilling a sense of pride in their community.
Cadets will spend time assigned to a Police Officer conducting a variety of duties:
•Including patrol of City neighborhoods and attending community events within the City.
•Introduction to Defensive Tactics and Policing Techniques.
Cadets will wear provided uniforms, and shall participate in classes on self-defense and participate in other Department sponsored training.
Cadets shall be evaluated at the beginning and conclusion of the program, using a written evaluation form and shall work thirty (30) hours per week.
Must be currently enrolled in an Ohio high school or have graduated from an Ohio high school less than six months ago. Minimum age by the start date of Monday, June 2, 2025 is 16 years old.
- Member will be required to stand and walk during a shift up to 8 hours with maximum 30 hours per week.
- Member will be required to participate in introductory self defense training and physical fitness training less than one hour per week.
- Member will be required to perform duties in adverse weather conditions.
- Member must be able to observe and report unsafe conditions.
- Member must be able to carry police radio and paperwork weighing less than five pounds.
Salary : $18,720
