Non-Sworn Police Cadet

City of Galveston•Galveston, TX

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. The role may include patrol, responding to service calls, enforcing traffic laws and City codes, investigations, arrests, evidence handling, court testimony, community and interagency coordination, and administrative work. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, may involve hazardous or dangerous conditions, and may require non-traditional hours or shift work. Employees may be required to work during emergencies to protect the public and restore vital services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Able to pass a comprehensive background check.
Able to meet TCOLE standards for certification.
Able to read, write, and understand English.
Able to successfully complete the Galveston Police Department physical agility test.
Texas Basic Peace Officer License.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures; police administration; law enforcement best practices; community policing; criminal and traffic laws; City geography; investigation and interview methods; privacy and controlled-substance laws; statistics and data analysis; records and reporting; project management; Texas local government codes; and computer and spreadsheet applications.
Skill in diplomacy, fairness, firmness, sound judgment, applying policies and regulations, securing confidential information, critical and analytical intelligence thinking, preserving evidence, explaining policies and procedures, handling handguns, rifles, and shotguns, building cooperative relationships, and communicating verbally and in writing.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including potentially lifting and carrying items weighing over 100 pounds.

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 and 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 members of the public.
Build and maintain working relationships with state and federal law enforcement agencies; attend meetings representing the Department.
As assigned, monitor drug trafficking, analyze intelligence, conduct surveillance, make undercover purchases, and conduct undercover meetings.
As assigned, 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, gather and transport evidence, and attend briefings and conferences.
As assigned, serve as Department records custodian, maintain information and data, review reports and related materials, provide them to staff, and prepare files for expunction.
As assigned, monitor and track gang activities and prepare reports.
Serve on inter-jurisdictional task forces and committees as needed.
Participate in City special events and perform projects as necessary.
Support positive relationships between the City and the public through courteous and cooperative conduct, maintain confidentiality, and perform other assigned duties.
Work when required during emergencies to support public safety and the delivery or restoration of vital services.