Police Cadet

Police Cadet Program

Get paid to learn! The purpose of this position is to educate high school and college students regarding the opportunities within the police department. The students will learn about different areas of the police department and the requirements to become a police officer with Athens-Clarke County Police Department. They will be mentors to younger students and help fill the gap between the youth and law enforcement.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Perform routine non-sworn duties under direct supervision.

Participate in a work rotation through bureaus of the Police Department in preparation for a law enforcement career.

Serve as a prime role model, and mentor for younger students in the Explorers program.

Write reports.

Attend and set up at monthly community events.

Contribute to public statement writings.

Perform clerical tasks.

Participate in physical fitness activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of and ability to apply, the regulations, policies and procedures of the police department. Knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, county ordinances, departmental policies and procedures, and departmental methods as required in the performance of duties. Knowledge of general law enforcement techniques and procedures, traffic investigation techniques and procedures, the road system and geographical layout of the county, radio codes used in public safety work, and first aid and CPR techniques. Knowledge of criminal investigation methods, practices and equipment, crime scene processing methods, the criminal justice system and court procedures. Knowledge of crime prevention and crime reduction techniques. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with supervisors, other departmental members, and the diverse members of the community.

Ability to maintain the necessary physical abilities to perform all duties and job related functions. Ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress while performing work assignments. Ability to operate standard and specialized office and police equipment / machinery, which may include firearms, emergency equipment, radio / communications equipment, 35mm, digital, and video cameras, recorders, processing kits, calculators, copy machines, telephones, and other applicable technologies.

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.