Police Cadet (Part-time)

City of Arcadia•Arcadia, CA

About The Position

The Police Cadet performs duties throughout the Arcadia Police Department under immediate to general supervision, including assignments in Records, Parking Enforcement, Property and Evidence, and Investigations. The role provides clerical, administrative, and public-facing support to the Department. The Police Cadet exercises no supervision. The position is part-time. Applicants must be 18 through 21 years old at appointment and meet the stated education and enrollment requirements. If a Police Cadet who has not completed an associate degree reaches their 24th birthday without appointment as a Law Enforcement Recruit or to another position within the Police Department, they will be released from employment. Cadets who complete an associate degree may remain in the program until their 24th birthday. The recruitment is continuous, with periodic testing. The selection process includes an online application, a pass/fail written examination, an oral interview, a background check, and a medical examination. Candidates must pass the written test and interview with scores of at least 70%; the interview score determines ranking on the eligibility list and remains in effect for one year.

Requirements

No experience is required.
Education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade or current enrollment in the final year of high school. Applicants who have completed high school must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university toward a degree; an Associate of Arts degree or junior standing at an accredited college or university may substitute for this enrollment.
Maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
Be between 18 and 21 years old at the time of appointment.
Possess or be able to obtain an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Type and enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment, and operate a motor vehicle safely.
Be able to learn applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, administrative and departmental policies and procedures, and police terminology.
Maintain files alphabetically, numerically, or by subject matter; handle multiple concurrent tasks and interruptions; and use independent judgment in interpreting instructions and performing duties.
Assist the public with diplomacy and tact; deal constructively with conflict; communicate clearly orally and in writing; and foster positive working relationships.
Meet the physical and work-environment requirements, including ability to sit, stand, and walk; travel to different sites; and availability for shift work, on-call, and stand-by.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in law enforcement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical assignments, including typing; answer telephone requests for police services; and query law enforcement computer systems for information.
Operate business office machines; process reports; maintain records and files; collect information from the public to generate reports; and perform citation verifications.
Enter information about persons, vehicles, and addresses into RMS and State and Federal databases.
Maintain Department office supplies, including report forms.
Provide fingerprinting services to the public.
Assist the public with reporting lost or stolen property in misdemeanor cases.
Transport TOPEK money, bail, and miscellaneous receipts to City Hall.
Verify vehicle corrections and authorize citations issued.
Process mailed requests for copies of police reports and faxed report requests from other law enforcement agencies.
Provide information and assistance to the public at the front counter.
Provide clerical support to Department personnel in the Administration and Operations Division.
Scan and index reports to optical disks for maintenance and retrieval.
Assist with transporting property, signaling devices, and other items.
Collect monies for public requests for documents.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.