- Salary
- $16 – $19/hr
- Location
- Menifee, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Police Cadet (Part-Time)
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Police Cadet positions.
The Police Cadet position is a part-time, at-will role that supports full-time officers by handling a wide range of non-enforcement tasks such as assisting the public at the front counter, maintaining records, processing reports and mail, gathering crime-trend data, performing fingerprinting, helping with evidence logging, and supporting traffic and parking operations. It offers hands-on exposure to police work while requiring flexibility in scheduling, including potential evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Note: This is an at-will, part-time position without benefits. Work hours for part-time positions are scheduled and staffed based on operational need and typically do not exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year from July 1 through June 30, unless further authorized. Incumbents may be required to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, holidays, weekends, and split-shifts.
The Police Cadet will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Performs clerical dutiesincluding processing reports, filing, data entry, photocopying, and ordering supplies.
Conducts fingerprintingfor citizens and prospective City employees.
Compiles crime databy collecting statistics and researching crime trends for officers and the public.
Assists with evidence handlingby preserving, logging, and tracking evidence and personal property.
Supports traffic operationsthrough parking enforcement, directing traffic, processing accident information, and assisting with vehicle impounds.
Maintains accurate recordsby verifying information, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring documentation accuracy.
Reviews forms and reportsfor completeness and compliance with policies and procedures.
Prepares documentsby copying, collating, distributing, and filing departmental materials.
Assists the publicby screening calls, visitors, and mail, providing information, and directing individuals to appropriate staff.
Produces written materialssuch as reports, letters, and memoranda through composing, typing, formatting, and proofreading.
Processes mailby receiving, sorting, time-stamping, distributing incoming mail, and preparing outgoing mail.
Updates record systemsby entering and retrieving information in departmental databases, logs, and inventory files.
Supports activities and eventsby assisting with organizing and coordinating departmental functions.
Performs additional duties that do not require police officer powers.
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Enrollment in an accredited college or university until an associate’s degree (AA) is earned.
Cadets must provide proof of enrollment each semester or quarter to the Support Services Manager or Human Resources to verify continued compliance with this requirement.
Program Requirement Management
Once a Cadet earns an AA degree, they are no longer required to maintain active enrollment but must submit documentation verifying degree completion.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
AGE REQUIREMENT
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the essential requirements of the position. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List: Once the appraisal has been completed, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Background Investigation & Conditional Offer (Refer/Non-Refer)
Candidates who advance will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including criminal history, personal history, financial review, and a polygraph examination. Those who successfully complete this stage may receive a conditional offer of employment, contingent upon passing a psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screening.
- Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in the field and in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; vision to read printed materials, a computer screen, and examine evidence; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain and landscapes when performing parking enforcement duties. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, or calculator. Employees in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
- Environmental Elements
The employee typically works in both field and office conditions. The employee frequently works outdoors and is exposed to variable weather conditions as well as road traffic. The noise level can occasionally be loud, above 85 decibels, when performing field duties on public streets. Frequent driving is required for traffic control monitoring and to respond to accident or crime scene sites. When working indoors, the employee works in office conditions with a noise level that is quiet or moderately quiet, at or below 85 decibels.