Police Cadet

City of Brea • City of Brea-Civic Center, CA

7h

About The Position

The Police Cadet performs varied tasks as part of a planned orientation to law enforcement and carries out related duties as assigned. This part-time classification involves routine or moderately complex work assisting with law enforcement and the general operation of a police department. The program is designed to prepare cadets for a career in law enforcement. Although some duties resemble those of regular Police Officers, cadet assignments are not directly comparable to those of regular officers. The position receives general supervision from various full-time personnel and does not supervise others.

The recruitment is open continuously until enough qualified applications are received and may close at any time. Candidates who advance through the selection process must successfully complete a thorough background review. Upon a contingent offer, candidates must also complete a medical examination and provide proof of legal work status. New employees are fingerprinted and undergo criminal history checks through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. City employees may be required to respond as disaster service workers in the event of a disaster.

Requirements

• No experience is required.
• Completion of high school, its equivalent, or current enrollment as a high school senior.
• Must have no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Must successfully complete a thorough background review.
• Upon a contingent offer, must successfully complete a medical examination and provide proof of legal work status.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to candidates currently participating in a college-level criminal justice program or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide the public with routine information about police department services.
• Perform typing and clerical tasks, including filing and indexing records.
• Compile statistics and conduct special surveys and studies related to law enforcement.
• Check the physical security of private and public buildings.
• Assist with directing traffic at special events.
• Fingerprint and photograph employment applicants and assist with evidence storage.
• Assist with vehicle transportation and supply inventory maintenance.
• Conduct crime prevention and school programs.
• Assist in processing and cataloging criminal evidence.
• Perform parking enforcement duties.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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