Police Officer Cadet

Online Employment System•Chico, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cadet is a non-sworn officer in a trainee capacity. Incumbents attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified academy to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to assume a position as a sworn Police Officer. Upon successful completion of the required P.O.S.T., training within the required time frame and the discretion of management, the Police Officer Cadet may be appointed to the classification of Police Officer on a probationary basis. The primary responsibility of the Cadet is to attend the prescribed training sessions to learn the principles, practices, and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement and codified and case law. The Cadet also receives training in report writing, physical fitness techniques, firearms use and maintenance, and arrest and control techniques. This position will communicate and interact effectively with students, staff, faculty and community members with varied backgrounds and lived experiences, and also, create and maintain trust, legitimacy, credibility and collaboration with the campus community. Appointments to this classification are temporary and typically do not exceed seven (7) months.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training Academy.
No felony convictions.
No misdemeanor convictions containing elements of domestic violence.
Successfully complete fingerprint and records check including local, state and federal criminal records.
Satisfy citizenship requirements: Be a U. S. citizen, or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship and obtains citizenship within three years of application date.
Minimum of 21 years of age by the time of sworn appointment.
Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Free from any physical, emotional, and mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of powers of a police officer cadet.
A valid California driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Fluent written and verbal multi-lingual/bilingual skills in addition to English.
Proficiency with technology and software programs such as database and records management programs (RMS).
Experience interacting and dealing with persons of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Attend P.O.S.T. certified academy training.
Learn principles, practices, and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement.
Receive training in report writing, physical fitness techniques, firearms use and maintenance, and arrest and control techniques.
Communicate and interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
Create and maintain trust, legitimacy, credibility, and collaboration with the campus community.