Police Cadet

City of Costa Mesa • Costa Mesa, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This classification performs a variety of routine technical and field assignments/activities in support of the total Police Department function. Work is performed under supervision within established procedures and policies and is reviewed by a supervisor during process and upon completion.

Requirements

• Eighteen (18) years of age by date of application.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.
• Ability to learn a variety of laws, policies and procedures involving Police operations.
• Ability to analyze problems quickly and objectively and determine the proper course of action.
• Ability to cope with situations correctly, courteously and tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to understand and execute complex written and oral instruction.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to prepare effective written and oral reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other law enforcement personnel and the public.
• Police Aides must meet medical and general physical standards prescribed for Police Officer.

Nice To Haves

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with six or more units of study with an emphasis in political science, social sciences, or related field is highly desirable.
• Public safety/law enforcement agency experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inventories, impounds and stores abandoned vehicles.
• Stores and releases property and evidence.
• Enforces parking ordinances and issues parking citations.
• Assists at front desk in reception, including report taking, computer data entry, fingerprinting, and filing.
• Assists in preparation of community programs.
• Organizes and distributes informational pamphlets and handouts.
• Processes discovery requests for the District Attorney's office.
• Stocks and maintains inventory for CSI supplies.
• Transports Police Department vehicles for general maintenance.
• Conducts errands and makes deliveries to various off-site locations in a City vehicle.
• Conducts tours of Police Facility.
• Maintains equipment carried in Police Department vehicles.
• Maintains Fire protection equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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