Police Cadet - SFPD (8274)

City & County of San Francisco (CA) • San Francisco, CA

325d • $27

About The Position

The San Francisco Police Department Cadet program is designed to provide a service for the City of San Francisco, the Police Department and the Community that it serves. A Police Cadet is considered a future leader in the community. The goals of the Police Cadet program are to expose men and women to the various aspects of police work to prepare them for a career in law enforcement. The Police Cadet program helps to provide quality candidates for all law enforcement related positions including, but not limited to: Police Officer, Community Police Services Aide or 911 Dispatcher. A structured program has been established to promote Police Cadets duties and responsibilities. The Police Cadet expectations are high morals, excelling academically, using good judgment, and being active in the community. Police Cadets provide assistance to the San Francisco Police Department and act as a liaison between the police and youth in our community.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency
• Current or future enrollment to an accredited college or university and taking a minimum of 12 semester/ 18 quarter units toward earning a degree while maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Candidates may apply at 17 years of age but will not be appointed until 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring walk through magnetometers and package scanners
• Assisting with security and screening at Police Headquarters
• Dealing with the public in a respectful and courteous manner
• Learning, understanding and applying applicable police department rules, regulations, instructions, laws, ordinances, policies, practices and methods
• Assisting with various investigative units as needed
• Monitoring walk-through metal detectors and video surveillance equipment in building security assignments
• Searching handbags, briefcases, backpacks and other containers
• Providing directions and other information to persons entering public buildings
• Providing first aid and CPR in case of life threatening emergencies
• Performing traffic and pedestrian control as directed
• Participating in crime prevention activities such as neighborhood watch meetings, school and community group presentations, and Police Department building tours
• Maintaining records and retrieving information
• Attending weekend and/or evening training sessions
• Performing clerical duties such as ordering, receiving and distributing supplies, processing mail, preparing reports, indexing and filing criminal records and correspondences
• Directing and controlling traffic as needed
• Performing other related duties and responsibilities not requiring Peace Officer powers

Benefits

• Compensation: $27.81 / hr.
• Temporary Exempt appointment type, duration not to exceed 36 months
• Work Location: SFPD Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 and various SFPD work locations
• Work Schedule: 20 hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees