Police Cadet

City of El Segundo•El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

The Police Cadet position is aimed at individuals considering a career in law enforcement. Participants in the Cadet Program gain exposure to, and an understanding of, police work performed in a municipal police department. Police Cadets serve as non-sworn police auxiliary personnel and perform various clerical and beginning level technical support police work under general supervision as part of an intern/apprentice program. As the Police Cadet program is designed as a career preparation internship, concurrent enrollment in equivalent to a minimum of 12 semester units at a community college or university is required (Police Cadet applicants and employees are required to maintain a grade "C" average or higher). The Police Department is currently recruiting for part-time, non-benefited, at-will position exempt from the classified service. This position will work an average of 19 hours per week.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic office practices and related equipment operation.
Skill in understanding and following oral and written directions
Skill in understanding and applying City and Department rules, regulations, policies, procedures and laws
Skill in operating various types of office equipment
Skill in maintaining records and preparing various forms and reports
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
Must have any combination of education or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma, some college coursework, and a demonstrated interest in a law enforcement career.
Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 college semester units.
Incumbents must maintain a course load of at least 12 college semester units/quarter system equivalent, and maintain a grade "C" average or higher.
Valid California Class C Driver License

Responsibilities

Copies and shreds documents
Receives, sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail
Files and retrieves documents and records
Interacts with the public and provides factual information about Department procedures or services
Prepares routine reports and forms
Orders supplies as directed
Directs traffic and provides related assistance at traffic or accident scenes
Identifies violations of parking laws and issues citations
Tags abandoned vehicles for impound
Assists staff in performing day-to-day tasks
Participates in and provides support to special projects and events
Cleans and/or washes police vehicles
Performs minor maintenance at the police station, including changing light bulbs, emptying trash, etc. as directed.