Cadet (Part-Time/Limited Benefited)

Ottawa County•West Olive, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cadet role provides individuals currently enrolled in college-level pre-professional programs with valuable experience and insight into law enforcement operations. Cadets serve in a customer-service role at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters, answering phones and assisting the public, and gain exposure to jail operations, department trainings, Road Patrol Deputies, and community policing events. The role requires working in a highly disciplined and structured environment while maintaining order and security. Work follows department rules, regulations, methods, practices, policies, and procedures. Cadets exercise some independent initiative and judgment, with assignments and special orders received from supervisors who review work through reports, inspections, and instructions. This is a part-time, limited-benefited position averaging 19 hours per week at the Fillmore Complex, 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, Michigan. The Sheriff's Office Headquarters is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scheduling is flexible to accommodate school, class, and police academy schedules. Weekend and evening hours may be scheduled in advance as needed. The position concludes upon full completion of the relevant program and/or entry into a recognized police academy or related academy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Currently enrolled in a college-level Criminal Justice program or a directly related field; only candidates at or near the beginning stages of such programs will be considered.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills and knowledge of practical conflict resolution.
Sufficient computer literacy to operate computer systems and enter and retrieve data.
Satisfactory work record and personal history.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with a culturally diverse inmate population with varying communication skills.
Ability to sustain mental and physical stress and react quickly, calmly, and effectively in emergencies.
Working knowledge of bloodborne-pathogen protocols.
Physical strength, agility, and stamina; frequent bending and stooping may be required.
Sufficient unassisted mobility to access all areas of the jail and perform other duties, and ability to sit for long periods.
Sufficient strength and dexterity to carry items and assist with restraining someone if directed.
Sufficient sense of smell to detect smoke, fire, or contraband, and auditory acuity to hear alarms or warning signals.
Manual dexterity and sensory skills to operate or use motor vehicles, instruments, and other equipment.
Adequate visual acuity with corrected vision in each eye, including color and depth perception and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical and property-movement tasks for the Administrative Division.
Greet customers at the reception desk and answer phones.
Process reporting updates from registered sex offenders.
Issue licenses to purchase handguns to approved applicants.
Release impounded vehicles to their owners.
Take fingerprints for applicants and individuals ordered to report by the court.
Enter data related to gun registrations, pawn sheets, reports, impounds, and fingerprints.
Participate in Road Patrol and Corrections-based reality training.
Participate in occasional ride-alongs, patrol, and related activities with Law Enforcement Division members as an assistant and for educational exposure.
Meet with a Field Training Officer for mentorship, training, and development.
Gain exposure to Sheriff's Office specialty teams, including K9, Critical Response, Marine Patrol, Detective Bureau, and Dive Team.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Assist with processing new arrests and inmates at an adult correctional facility.
Escort professional visits within the jail.
Organize inmate visits.
Perform clerical duties for correctional staff as needed.