Police Cadet

The Position

Under close direct supervision, this non-sworn, non-peace officer, uniformed position is assigned as a part-time civilian employee in the Police Department to provide superior customer service and assist in a variety of support staff duties; Police Cadets can be assigned to any other division within the Police department to perform Non-peace Officer duties as related; this position requires evening, weekend, and holiday work; and performs related work as required.

Examples Of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Responds perform various clerical duties;
• Assists the public at the front counter;
• Receives and provides information on the telephone internet or other electronic equipment or devises and in person, according to established policies and procedures of the Police Department;
• Take crime reports such as Grand Theft Auto (GTA), Burglary, Theft, and reports involving lost or stolen property; operates business office machines and computers;
• Maintains records and files;
• Assists in fingerprinting and photographing citizens for licenses, permits, etc.;
• Assists in the preservation and logging of evidence and personal property; enforces traffic control, parking regulations, codes, ordinances, including, impounding vehicles and directing traffic;
• Can be assigned to bicycle related duties throughout the City;
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position, that they are performed in a safe, and efficient manner;
• Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and / or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of : Good customer service practices.

Skills : Possess skills to word process general correspondence, spread sheets, and reports using a personal computer and software application.

Ability to : Work in a Police Department work environment; Read, understand, and explain laws, regulations, rules and department Polices to the public; Analyze situations and adopt effective course of action giving due regards to surrounding hazardous and circumstances; Understand oral and written directions; Prepare, write accurate and factual reports in a clear, legible, and precise manner; Maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and public; Work under strict discipline; Effectively handle stressful situations; Establish smooth working relationships; Ride a bicycle.

Education and Experience Guidelines Any combination of equivalent education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Education / Training : Graduation from high school or attainment of GED (General Education Degree) or CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination) Age : Must be 18 years of age at time of hire. License or Certificate : A valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record. Must be CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certified.

Special Requirements : Must pass a Police Department background check; Requires wearing an uniform. Physical Requirements : Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position.

Application and Filing Information : Applications must be filed online only. Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide all relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the Supplemental Questionnaire section to assist in evaluating your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.