What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Police Cadet - Intern position at RTD?
At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!
When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits
(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)
The position of Police Cadet is a specialized training and education program designed to help strengthen and diversify the future workforce for the Regional Transportation District Police Department. Cadets will be assigned administrative duties, participate in department and community events and will participate in training that teaches skills essential to pursuing a career in public safety. Some of the trainings include self-defense tactics, radio communications, and conflict resolution. On average, cadets work up to 20 hours per week and are sometimes requested to work nights and weekends.
Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed.
Essential
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
All job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To enroll in the RTD Cadet Corps, a candidate must:
Upon successful completion of the Cadet program, Cadets who meet the requirements to be hired as a PO1 are eligible to receive RTD sponsorship at a Colorado POST approved academy.
Flexible Work Schedule: We offer employment with a flexible work schedule during the school year – school comes first!
The Hiring Process for becoming a Police Officer (paid for by RTD)
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:
Police Officer
RTD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
For a full statement of RTD's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, or for information on filing an EEO complaint, please select the applicable link below: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis due to multiple openings.
EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
Pay Range
$15.32 - $19.38 Hourly
RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO Policy Statement- UPDATED.pdf ]
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.
When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits
(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)
The position of Police Cadet is a specialized training and education program designed to help strengthen and diversify the future workforce for the Regional Transportation District Police Department. Cadets will be assigned administrative duties, participate in department and community events and will participate in training that teaches skills essential to pursuing a career in public safety. Some of the trainings include self-defense tactics, radio communications, and conflict resolution. On average, cadets work up to 20 hours per week and are sometimes requested to work nights and weekends.
Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed.
Essential
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform clerical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a sworn officer
- Attend events and community outreach functions
- Participate in training related to skills essential to becoming a police officer
- Observes patrol, video investigations, police communications, mental health clinicians and homeless outreach personnel
All job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To enroll in the RTD Cadet Corps, a candidate must:
- Be at least 20 years old and be eligible to meet the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification including age requirements (21 years old) to be a police officer upon graduation.
- Be a full-time college student with at least 90 credits at the time of hire. Students must have a 2.0 GPA, earn a minimum of 12 credits each semester and be enrolled in a 4-year degree program at Colorado accredited institution, in good academic standing.
- Maintain the 2.0 GPA and earn a minimum of 12 credits per semester, while enrolled in the Cadet Corps.
- Work a minimum of 10 hrs. but no more than 20 hrs. a week ($18.00 hr.)
Upon successful completion of the Cadet program, Cadets who meet the requirements to be hired as a PO1 are eligible to receive RTD sponsorship at a Colorado POST approved academy.
Flexible Work Schedule: We offer employment with a flexible work schedule during the school year – school comes first!
The Hiring Process for becoming a Police Officer (paid for by RTD)
- Background Check
- Pre-Hire Interview
- Medical Examination
- Standardized Psychological Test
- Job Standard Test
- Oral Psychological Interview
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:
Police Officer
RTD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
For a full statement of RTD's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, or for information on filing an EEO complaint, please select the applicable link below: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis due to multiple openings.
EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
Pay Range
$15.32 - $19.38 Hourly
RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO Policy Statement- UPDATED.pdf ]
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.
Salary : $15 - $19
