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 high visibility in the community to deter and prevent criminal activity, assists and educates the public, and performs technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities. The role may involve patrol, responding to calls, enforcing traffic laws and City ordinances, assisting other law enforcement agencies, testifying in court, and supporting investigations and special events. Depending on assignment, duties may also include surveillance, intelligence gathering, crime-scene processing, evidence handling, records custody, and monitoring gang or drug-trafficking activities. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. The position may involve exposure to dangerous machinery, extreme weather, potential physical harm, and hazardous chemicals. Employees may be required to work in emergencies to support public safety and restoration of vital services. Non-traditional hours and shift work may be required.

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.
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; modern police administration; law-enforcement best practices; community policing; criminal and traffic laws; City geography; investigations and interview techniques; privacy laws; controlled-substance laws; statistics and data analysis; recordkeeping and reporting; project management; Texas local government codes; and computers and spreadsheet software.
Skills in diplomacy, fairness, firmness, sound judgment, applying policies and regulations, securing confidential information, analytical intelligence work, preserving physical evidence, explaining City policies and procedures, handling handguns, rifles, and shotguns, building cooperative working relationships, and communicating verbally and in writing.
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, which may include lifting and carrying items weighing over 100 pounds and performing physical activities such as balancing, stooping, pushing, pulling, crouching, standing, sitting, walking, running, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

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 provide security checks of residential or commercial locations.
Conduct traffic control during congestion and at vehicle accident scenes.
Assist other law enforcement agencies as requested.
Provide court testimony as needed.
Report issues or concerns to command staff regarding daily or other activities.
Apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances to individuals.
Build and maintain working relationships with state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Attend internal and external meetings to represent the Department.
As assigned, monitor drug-trafficking activities, analyze intelligence, conduct surveillance, and participate in undercover purchases and meetings.
As assigned, investigate specified crimes, 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 materials 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 assigned.
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 the safety and well-being of the public and delivery or restoration of vital services.