Police Cadet

Salary : $16.71 Hourly

Location : City of Placentia, CA

Job Type : Part-time

Job Number : 2025-03

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 09 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

TAKE THE FIRST STEP IN YOUR LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE CADET!

JOIN THE CITY OF PLACENTIA

RICH HERITAGE, BRIGHT FUTURE"

The Placentia Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals who work with integrity and value public service to serve as a Police Cadet. The Police Cadet program is designed to provide valuable paraprofessional experience and mentorship in law enforcement and a great opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement and City Government. If you are excited for an opportunity to support and serve the community, we strongly encourage you to apply!

THE POSITION : Under general supervision, the Police Cadet will have the opportunity to assist the Placentia Police Department with a wide variety of non-sworn duties and a variety of routine law enforcement support duties which do not require the attention of a sworn police officer. This position is part-time, at-will, unbenefited, and work schedule will not exceed 29 hours per week.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Performs record keeping and clerical tasks; distributes mail to departmental personnel and copies of records to insurance companies and law firms related to traffic records and other types of police reports.
• Assists parties at the public counter by answering basic questions, locating personnel; making copies of reports, and gathering information for incidents.
• Enforces City parking regulations by issuing parking or warning citations as required; assists in directing traffic at accident or traffic sites.
• Organizes assembles and verifies complete records packages for misdemeanor and felony cases and submit them to Criminal Court.
• Conducts authorized searches for records and cases and updates files.
• Fingerprint applicants, volunteers, and interns working for the City; process identification photographs.
• Assists in the delivery of public communications programs.
• Maintains a variety of statistical reports and records, and performs related clerical duties.
• Assists Range Master, Property, Vehicle Maintenance, and Identification and Communications staff with related questions.
• Conducts basic research and provides law enforcement support for other units.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE OF

Data entry and recordkeeping practices; use of proper English grammar, spelling, and punctuation in completing and verifying information in basic police reports and other records; radio codes and transmission procedures; customer service techniques.

ABILITY TO

Learn and adhere to local ordinances and regulations; complete and review traffic collision reports and routine police records; operate computer hardware and modern office equipment; enter and retrieve data; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other law enforcement agencies, and the general public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk while serving at the public counter and preparing and distributing records. The employee must be able to use hands to handle, feel or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level. The employee occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 20 pounds. Sensory demands include the ability to see within a normal range including having close range and the ability to adjust focus, talk, and hear, and use electronic touch keypads.

MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret standards; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; establish priorities and work on multiple assignments concurrently; and interact appropriately with law enforcement personnel, the general public, and others in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee primarily works indoors in an office setting. In the office, the employee works in controlled temperature settings and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels. The employee is subject to traffic and variable weather conditions in driving a vehicle to and from maintenance facilities, distributing Court records, and civilian subpoenas.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interviews and / or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain unless exhausted sooner.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Placentia 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 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.

The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting .

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

To view the official class specification for this position and a complete list of job requirements and conditions, reference our job classifications page HERE . For additional information, please call Human Resources at (714) 993-8295.

Retirement - California Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) PST Deferred Compensation Plan. Contribution to this account is 7.5% per pay period, the City pays 3.75% and the employee pays 3.75% deducted from salary. Additionally, employee pays 1.45% towards Medicare per paycheck.

Part-Time Alternative Health and Wellness (AHW) Leave - Sick leave equivalent accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, max 40 hours per year, max accrual bank of 80 hours.

To better evaluate your qualifications for this position, responses to this supplemental questionnaire are required. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. An incomplete and inaccurate application may lead to disqualification. It is your responsibility to fill out the application thoroughly and accurately. Resumes will not be accepted instead of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering questions. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". IMPORTANT : 'See Resume', 'See Above', or copy and paste of your resume are not considered qualifying responses and will not be considered when evaluating your qualifications.

Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

What is your highest level of education?

Have you ever worked for a Police or Sheriff's Department? (Including as an Police Explorer, Intern, and Volunteer)

If yes, list where and provide details of responsibilities. If no, enter NA.

Do you have at least one year of public contact experience?

If yes, list where and provide details of responsibilities. If no, enter NA.

Due to the nature of this position, you may be assigned to rotating work shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends, and to work overtime as needed.Are you able and willing to work these assigned shifts?

I understand that as part of the qualifying procedure for Police Cadet, I may go through a thorough background process, which includes a comprehensive investigation, fingerprinting and polygraph examination. Recent drug usage, theft, or illegal activity may disqualify me. Record must be free from any felony conviction and / or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude and excessive traffic violations. Any falsification, or failure to meet the standards listed above, will result in my disqualification.

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