Police Cadet

Salary : $63,000.00 Annually

Location : Northlake

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300028

Department : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

While in the Policy Academy, will train to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within the Town by performing a combination of duties : suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, issuing citations, summonses, investigating traffic accidents, apprehending and arresting suspects, processing prisoners, protecting crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Provide service to the citizens in an efficient and professional manner.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the Town as the needs of the Town and requirements of the position change.

• Follow academy policies, procedures and rules, while learning the following Police duties.
• Patrols the Town and receives dispatched calls for service to help prevent crime, aid citizens needing assistance and arrest violators of the law.
• Enforces traffic laws to ensure safe motor vehicle operation throughout the Town.
• Prepares written reports as required by specific assignments.
• Answers, screens, and refers calls from citizens requesting police services.
• Investigates reports of criminal activity, interviews victims and witnesses, seeks, gathers, and submits evidence for processing, interrogates suspects and arrests suspected offenders.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Instructs citizens, businesses, schools and civic organizations about methods and techniques that may help prevent one from becoming a victim of crime.
• Develops and implements community-based policing strategies and programs.
• Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances and takes necessary action.
• Directs traffic, operates traffic monitoring equipment, and issues traffic citations.
• Conducts investigations of traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property.
• Questions witnesses, complainants, victims and suspects and takes statements.
• Apprehends suspects.
• Processes prisoners, including fingerprinting, photography, enduring magistrate warnings by a judge, searching prisoners, recording, and securing the prisoner's property, and transporting prisoners to an appropriate facility.
• Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.
• Assists EMS personnel, firefighters, animal control and Town departments as required.
• Conducts security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route.
• Fosters good police-community relations among residents and civilian population.
• Monitors roadway and weather conditions, reporting any potential problems to appropriate agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this position successfully, an individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Personal and family history.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING : The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, SKILLS, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The Town reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another. Formal Education :

Training (License and / or Certification) :

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Stand / WalkTo stand and walk for extended periods of time and run unaided for specified distances. Sit For office related tasks (desk chair 19" high, desk top high, keyboard 28" high). Talk / Listen To understand and follow Town / Departmental policies, rules, and regulations. To interact with coworkers, other agencies, and citizens. To communicate effectively in the English language under strained circumstances. Dexterity Must demonstrate manual dexterity, strength, and proficiency by qualifying with firearms as required by the State of Texas and the Northlake Police Department. Climb / Balance To coordinate two or more physical operations simultaneously. Stoop / Crawl /

Kneel / Crouch To crouch or stoop for various reasons. To rise, kneel and crawl unaided. Lift / Move / Push / Pull To twist upper body without injury. Vision Type, enter data, review, sort and distribute printed material. To identify and distinguish between primary colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Normal hours / days of work Shift work as assigned. Description of daily work environment The work area is in a climate-controlled environment. Field duties may be in adverse weather conditions involving heat and cold. Travel Frequent local and regional travel required, greater than 50%

CONTACT WITH OTHERS : To perform this position successfully, an individual(s) may be required to have contact / communications with individuals internally and externally on a regular basis.

Town Employees Daily. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum. Town Consultants Weekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum. Appointed Officials Weekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum. General

Public / Citizens Daily. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum. Community Organizations Daily. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum. Elected Officials Weekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum. Vendors / Contractors / Regulatory Agencies Weekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, disability plans, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

Have you been convicted of DWI / DUI within the past ten (10) years and / or more than once?

Have you been convicted, or admits guilt, of DWLS / DWLI within the past ten (10) years and / or more than once? (Class B misdemeanor only)

Have you been convicted of Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility within the past two (2) years and / or more than once?

Have you more than two (2) motor vehicle accidents in the past twenty-four (24) months?

Have you had more than three (3) moving traffic violations during the past twenty-four (24) months or five (5) moving traffic violations during the last thirty-six (36) months?

Have you been convicted or admits guilt of a Felony or Class A offense?

Are you on probation or currently under indictment for any criminal offense?

Have you been convicted of any Class B misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years and / or more than once?

Have you been convicted of a Family Violence related offense?

Have you possessed or used marijuana in the past three (3) years?

Have you possessed or used any hallucinogenic drug?

Have you used any form of cocaine, methamphetamine, and / or ecstasy in the past ten (10) years and never more than five (5) times?

Have you ingested, by any means, or abused glue, paints, or other inhalants?

Have you manufactured or sold any illegal substances?

Have you abused prescription drugs within the past five (5) years?

Required Question

Salary : $63,000