Non-Sworn Police Cadet

City of Galveston•Galveston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs public safety services for the City’s Police Department involving enforcement of federal, state, and city laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes. Maintains a visible presence in the community to deter and prevent criminal activity, assists and educates the public, and performs technical and administrative tasks supporting law enforcement services and activities. Work may involve patrolling an assigned sector, responding to calls, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating incidents, making arrests, preparing reports, providing traffic control and security checks, and assisting other law enforcement agencies. The position may also involve specialized investigations, surveillance, intelligence gathering, records custody, evidence handling, participation in task forces and special events, and related projects. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve hazardous conditions, physical demands, and non-traditional or shift hours. Employees may be required to work during emergencies to support public safety and restore vital services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Able to pass a comprehensive background check.
Must be able to meet TCOLE standards for certification.
Able to read, write, and understand English.
Must successfully complete the Galveston Police Department physical agility test.
Texas Basic Peace Officer License.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge of city operations, modern police administration, law enforcement practices, community policing, criminal and traffic laws, investigations, interviewing, evidence, records, reporting, project management, Texas local government codes, computers, and spreadsheet software.
Skills in diplomacy, fairness, firmness, sound judgment, applying policies and regulations, protecting confidential information, critical and analytical intelligence thinking, preserving evidence, explaining policies, handling handguns, rifles, and shotguns, relationship-building, and verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned City sector, respond to calls for service, investigate and enforce City codes and ordinances, make arrests, and prepare activity reports.
Enforce traffic laws and conduct security checks of residential or commercial locations.
Provide traffic control during congestion and at vehicle accident scenes.
Assist other law enforcement agencies as requested and provide court testimony as needed.
Report issues and concerns to command staff and explain laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances to individuals.
Build working relationships with state and federal law enforcement agencies and represent the Department at internal and external meetings.
May monitor drug trafficking, analyze intelligence, conduct surveillance, make undercover purchases, and conduct undercover meetings.
May investigate crimes including murder, assault, illegal gambling, bookmaking, pornography, prostitution, and human trafficking; conduct surveillance and interviews; monitor social media for intelligence; and prepare reports.
Process crime scenes and gather and transport evidence; attend briefings and conferences.
May serve as Department records custodian, maintain information and data, review reports and videos, provide materials to staff, and prepare files for expunction.
May monitor and track gang activities and prepare reports.
May serve on inter-jurisdictional task forces and committees and participate in City special events.
Perform projects and other duties as assigned or required.
Support positive relationships between the City and the public through courteous and cooperative interactions, while maintaining confidentiality.
Work as needed during emergencies to protect public safety and deliver or restore vital services.