Police Cadet

City of Pasadena, CA • Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

The Pasadena Police Department is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and motivated to join our World Class law enforcement agency. These individuals will be effective communicators who will serve the public, provide exemplary customer service, and be responsive and accountable to individuals in all situations. Police Cadets perform a variety of tasks in various divisions of the department in conjunction with a formal training program designed for career advancement into the law enforcement field. The work in the Police Cadet Program is intended to provide college students an introduction to and preparatory training for a career in law enforcement.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Current enrollment in a recognized college with a minimum of 24 semester units being accumulated annually toward a degree in fields leading to law enforcement. Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
• An Associate of Arts degree or junior standing in an accredited college or university may substitute for such enrollment.
• Must be between the ages of 18 through 21 at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of administrative and records management and maintenance duties.
• Assists the public at the front counter, provides information relating to departmental activities to the public, answers questions and directs the public to appropriate resources both internally and externally.
• Controls access to the Police building or section.
• Answers phones and radio calls.
• Operates business office machines, computers and compiles data and prepares reports.
• Assigns case number, maintains, updates and modifies files, lists and other material.
• Opens, processes and distributes mail.
• Sends and receives teletype messages and accepts fees for various payments.
• Assists sworn officers in the field with traffic control.
• Performs ride-alongs and may assist in collecting information.
• Assists at DUI checkpoints.

Benefits

• Part-time (20 hour/week) position.
• Continuous recruitment will establish an eligible list for future vacancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees