Police Cadet

City of La Verne • La Verne, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are considering a career in law enforcement and want to gain practical experience while serving a supportive and engaged community, the City of La Verne Police Department offers an opportunity to learn about the profession from within a municipal police department. The Police Cadet Program is a limited-term career-development program designed to provide participants with practical experience, mentoring, professional development, and exposure to municipal law-enforcement operations while preparing them to competitively pursue higher-level positions in law enforcement, public safety, or municipal service. Police Cadets may gain experience in a variety of departmental functions, including records, parking enforcement, crime prevention, community services, patrol support, traffic, property and evidence, investigations, and other departmental operations. This is a part-time, temporary position scheduled to work no more than 28 hours per week. Work schedules may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events based on Department needs. This is a non-sworn position and does not constitute POST-certified Police Officer academy training. Participation in the Cadet Program is intended to provide career development and exposure to law-enforcement operations but does not guarantee appointment to a Police Officer or other City position. Applicants should carefully review the entire job bulletin before submitting an application.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be between the ages of 18 through 21 at time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license
• Acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with members of the public and City employees.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn and comply with departmental policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain professionalism in a law-enforcement environment.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to operate computers, office equipment, and other assigned departmental equipment.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, law-enforcement personnel, community members, and outside agencies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and administrative assignments, including typing, data entry, filing, copying, scanning, and maintaining records.
• Answer telephone calls and assist with requests for police services and general information.
• Access authorized law-enforcement databases and computer systems to obtain or enter information in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Operate standard office equipment and departmental computer systems.
• Receive information from members of the public and assist with preparing appropriate reports or documentation.
• Process police reports and maintain departmental records and files.
• Perform citation sign-offs and provide fingerprinting services when authorized and properly trained.
• Assist with crime-prevention programs, community events, public education, and other Community Services activities.
• Serve subpoenas and other authorized documents.
• Issue parking citations and assist with parking-enforcement activities.
• Review or investigate recreational vehicle and overnight parking permit applications.
• Assist with maintaining, storing, inspecting, and arranging for the repair of police equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with traffic and crowd control at community events, traffic collisions, emergencies, and major incidents.
• Assist members of the public with reports involving lost or stolen property and other qualifying misdemeanor incidents, as authorized.
• Provide information and customer service at the Police Department’s public counter.
• Transport property, equipment, traffic-control devices, documents, and other authorized items.
• Receive and process payments associated with authorized public records and departmental services.
• Maintain the confidentiality of law-enforcement information and sensitive records.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are required to contribute 1.45% of eligible earnings toward Medicare. The City will contribute the corresponding employer share as required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

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