What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Cadet position at City of Fullerton?
POSITION LIMITED TO 25 HOURS PER WEEK
- Basic organization and goals of the Fullerton Police Department.
- Broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
Ability to:
- Understand and apply applicable laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
- Use a computer and applicable software.
Education/Experience:
- Graduation from high school.
- None.
Special Requirements – All Classes in This Series:
- Valid Class C California Drivers License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this class series.
- Must have reached the age of 18 at time of appointment, and be currently enrolled in at least 12 semester units or equivalent of Police Science, Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice or a related field at an accredited college or university.
- Must maintain a minimum of 12 units per semester or equivalent in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice or a related field until obtaining an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university.
- All college/university course work in Police Science, Criminal Justice or Administration of Justice must have been, and continue to be, accomplished with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better.
- Must be able to successfully pass a Police Department pre-employment screening process.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include overtime, emergency call back, shift work, nights, holidays and weekends to accommodate City needs.
Physical Tasks and Working Conditions Include the Following:
Work is performed indoors in a front counter or office environment and may occasionally be performed outdoors with full exposure to the elements. An incumbents drives a vehicle on City business, sits and stands for periods of time, uses a computer, walks and may run on slippery/uneven surfaces, climbs, kneels, crouches, twists, reaches, bends, crawls and grasps, lifts, carries, pushes, pulls and drags equipment and other items weighing up to 30 pounds for Police Cadet and 50 pounds for Senior Police Cadet. Incumbents in the series may participate in training exercises which require them to successfully complete physical tests/tasks which include dragging a 165 pound dummy, pushing a patrol car, climbing ladders, scaffolds, a six (6) foot wall and similar obstacles, jumping over three (3) foot high sawhorses or wooden barricades, jumping down from elevated places, walking a balance beam, climbing into and out of windows and performing sprints, runs and pushups. When assisting with traffic control, an incumbent may be exposed to vehicular traffic and fumes. When assisting with property and evidence, incumbents may be exposed to dust, dirt, bugs, rodents and rodent droppings inherent in storage facilities and a variety of hazardous compounds which may be found on property/evidence to include materials contaminated by blood and other human products and explosive materials.
With or without reasonable accommodation, incumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, vision, hearing, sense of smell and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral board interview. Interviews will be scheduled as needed.
Candidates invited to continue the selection process will be subject to an in-depth background, polygraph examination and medical examination after a conditional offer of employment has been made and accepted.
Applications for continuous recruitments will remain on file for three months from the date received and are reviewed when there is a need to fill a vacancy. After the three month period, applicants are encouraged to re-apply for Police Cadet.
Current City of Fullerton employees may be given preference during the testing and/or selection process.
All employment offers are conditional based upon the successful completion of a medical examination performed by the City's designated physician, at City expense. Medical exams are administered to assess an individual's ability to perform the physical requirements of this position. In addition, all new hires will undergo a drug screen.
All new hires will be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are verified with the Department of Justice.
Police Cadet is an at-will position without any vested property rights.
California Government Code §3100 – 3109 requires that all public employees are to be declared disaster service workers and shall take and subscribe to the related oath or affirmation as required.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
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Updated 9/27/2018
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