Police Cadet

THE POSITION: Under direct supervision performs a variety of routine and progressively more advanced tasks in an apprenticeship program in preparation for a career in law enforcement. THE CADET PROGRAM: The Cadet program introduces young men and women, ages 18-22, to the field of law enforcement. The program is designed to develop the skills and abilities of young individuals who wish to one day pursue a career in law enforcement. Individuals work part-time while enrolled in college in a variety of assignments throughout the Police Department including, but not limited to, Front Desk, Professional Standards Unit, Community Policing Unit, Communications, Investigations, Traffic, Property, Records, Crime Scene Investigation and Fleet Maintenance. Work hours are typically assigned around the student’s class schedule; approximately 20 hours per week during school months and up to 40 hours per week during summer and/or school breaks (total hours worked must be less than 1000 hours per fiscal year). Individuals may be assigned to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.• Interact with the public, on the phone and in person; obtain information from victims; complete police reports related to minor incidents. • Learn, understand and apply applicable laws, ordinances, policies and procedures. • Accept supervisory authority; understand and carry out oral and written instructions. • Assist with clerical duties and filing paperwork. • Impound and cite vehicles; perform parking enforcement; assist in traffic control during special events and on city streets during peak traffic conditions. • Assist with transportation and tracking of evidence; transport police vehicles to service areas; assist with processing film and simple photography. • Answer 911 and business telephone lines; utilize internal computer systems. • Perform public relations functions and other job related duties as assigned.Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school and enrollment in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, within six months of appointment, in a field applicable to law enforcement. Enrollment in a minimum of 12 semester units and a GPA of 2.0 or better are required to be considered for and to continue employment in the Cadet program. Knowledge/Abilities/Skills: Ability to operate an office computer and use a variety of word processing, data management and other software applications; operate a motor vehicle or police unit, camera equipment and recording devices to obtain evidence at crime and accident scenes; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents and places; establish and maintain effective relationships with the community; think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately; prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports; respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner; make clear and concise radio transmissions; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; meet the established physical requirements.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position requires the ability to perform activities requiring moderate to high exertion, including lifting; work is performed indoors and outdoors; position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities as well as grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; the position requires near vision in reading correspondence and statistical data on the computer; acute hearing is required when providing telephone service and communicating in person; when performing job duties outdoors, incumbent may be required to drive a vehicle; stand for extended periods in all kinds of weather conditions, use hands/arms above shoulder level; climb ladders, walls, fences, hillsides or inclined surfaces; distinguish color and observe and recognize people, vehicles and environmental conditions during day and night; recall details concerning crimes, people and occurrences to write thorough, accurate reports; hear radio transmissions in noisy environments; maintain composure and good judgment while under stress such as when facing tense and/or unexpected emergency situations. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Age: 18-22 years. Cadets may remain employed in the position until reaching age 24. • Citizenship: Possession of U.S. Citizenship at time of appointment or must have applied for U.S. Citizenship at least one year prior to date of application. • License: Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and proof of vehicle insurance with an acceptable driving history. • Background: Good moral character without a history of involvement in criminal activity or other unacceptable conduct. May not have any felony or serious misdemeanor convictions. • Physical: Must be in excellent physical condition; weight in proportion to height; normal hearing; vision 20/100 correctable to 20/20; normal color vision and physically capable of performing the duties of a Police Cadet. • Other: Required to obtain California Law Enforcement Teletype Systems Certification (CLETS) within 60 days from date of hire. SELECTION PROCESS: Each component below must be passed in order to continue to the next phase. 1. Written Exam – Pass/Fail 2. Oral Panel Interview 3. Background Investigation and Polygraph Examination 4. Interview with the Police Chief 5. Medical Examinations–including drug screen (upon conditional offer of employment) OTHER: Employment in this position is at-will and based on continued programmatic needs. No guarantees are made related to hours or longevity.

Note: The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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