POLICE CADET

The Police Cadet is a trainee program geared for individuals between the ages of 18 - 25 interested in a career in law enforcement, designed to provide exposure to various aspects of a Police Officer's duties in preparation for a career as a Community Policing.

Police Cadets are part-time civilian employees who perform non-hazardous police duties and cannot carry weapons. Work assignments vary and rotate throughout the various Bureaus of the Police Department; may be required to work holidays and weekends. Work schedules will be arranged to avoid a conflict with class schedules to the extent possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Assists the police department on a variety of non-hazardous activities not requiring the services of a sworn officer;
• Observes and reports violations of laws and ordinances;
• Prepares reports regarding burglaries, thefts, property recoveries, vandalism, sick or injured persons, and similar situations;
• Obtains initial statements from victims and witnesses;
• May assist in collecting and handling physical evidence at crime scenes, including taking fingerprints and photographs.
• Responds to non-hazardous calls for assistance; conducts on-foot security patrol in shopping areas and parking lots;
• Answers phones, distribute messages, and assists walk-ins with inquiries or questions;
• Transports materials and documents and prepares written reports.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST be between 18 and 25 years of age, currently enrolled in high school or college and carrying a minimum of 9-semester units during the school term with a 2.5-grade point average, possess a valid California Driver's License, and be free from felony convictions.

Incumbents must be able to effectively communicate using proper English with all levels of staff, visitors, and others having business with the Police Department; learn and apply city and department policies and procedures; follow oral and written instructions, complete essential functions with little supervision; maintain composure and exercise good judgment under extreme conditions, and establish and maintain productive working relationships with residents and employees of the City. Proficient using a personal computer and other electronic devices to include MS-Office package includes WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, and other industry-related software

THE HIRING PROCESS Completed applications without errors and best meeting City needs will be invited to a Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Individuals deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the Police Background Investigation Process. The background investigation may include but is not limited to a polygraph, medical and psychological examination, employment history, education, criminal history, financial standing. This investigation will be conducted before all appointments. Successful completion of the background review process will result in having your name placed on an employment list for this position.

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT: Part-time employees can work a maximum of 28-hours per week up to 950 hours per year between July 1st and June 30th AND are not classified as civil service. Non-civil service, temporary, and part-time positions are eligible for limited sick leave according to the Affordable Care Act. Part-time assignments can end with or without notice based on the City's needs.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer complying with the law that forbids discrimination and ensures that everyone is provided equal opportunities regardless of Race, Color, Disability, Sex, Religion, Age, or National Origin.

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• City of Inglewood

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