Police Cadet

City of Redding (CA) • Redding, CA

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About The Position

The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Police Cadet within the Redding Police Department. This position is not intended to send individuals to a Law Enforcement Academy as a Police Recruit. The Police Cadet program is designed to provide law enforcement exposure to those individuals with a serious commitment toward pursuing a career in law enforcement. Individuals in this classification support field operations, records, administrative, and investigative personnel by performing a variety of non hazardous police and clerical work.

Requirements

• Some basic knowledge of police procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of motor vehicles, city streets and addresses.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees.
• Ability to answer phone and provide information.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to find addresses and people and serve subpoenas.
• Ability to maintain a valid California Driver's License.
• Typical education would include a high school education, and current enrollment in, or completion of, classes in Administration of Justice.
• Typical experience would include office work, prior experience as a police explorer, or working with the public.
• Minimum of 18 years of age is desired.
• Possess the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
• Familiarity of typing keyboard desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs filing.
• Maintains logs and worksheets.
• Answers phone and takes and provides information.
• Transports vehicles.
• Performs traffic control.
• Assists public at front counter.
• Serves subpoenas.
• Signs off on mechanical violations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED