Police Cadet II

City of Fresno • Fresno, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fresno Police Department is currently recruiting individuals who have the drive and commitment to be part of a vigorous law enforcement agency to attend the upcoming Fresno City College Police Academy. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to encompass a high level of commitment to public service. The Police Cadet II is a non-sworn trainee level class in the Police Department in which incumbents perform non-enforcement duties such as prisoner transportation, investigation of non-injury traffic collisions, traffic and parking control, booking of prisoners, providing standby guard duty for injured prisoners, and completing related paperwork. Work may include various non-sworn administrative and patrol duties in support of police activities and are responsible to provide support to sworn police staff in a variety of areas; and may be assigned to attend an academy. Incumbents may be assigned to any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays. Police Cadet II is designed to prepare the incumbent for a career in law enforcement. Failure to demonstrate the ability to become a Police Officer may result in termination from the program as outlined in F.M.C. Section 3-266.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application.
• Possess a valid California Driver's License at time of application.
• Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
• Pursuant to P.O.S.T. requirements, must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident alien who is eligible, and has applied, for citizenship.
• Must successfully complete a polygraph test or computer voice stress analyzer test and an extensive background investigation prior to appointment.
• May be required to attend and successfully complete a California Law Enforcement Basic Academy approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-enforcement duties such as prisoner transportation.
• Investigate non-injury traffic collisions.
• Perform traffic and parking control.
• Book prisoners.
• Provide standby guard duty for injured prisoners.
• Complete related paperwork.
• Perform various non-sworn administrative and patrol duties in support of police activities.
• Provide support to sworn police staff in a variety of areas.
• Attend an academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED