Police Cadet

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Battle Creek, MI
Job Type: Seasonal/Temp
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A - Seasonal/Temp


The City of Battle Creek ("The City") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The City expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Improper interference with the ability of the City employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Description


Assists in department and community programs, especially those concerning the youth, crime prevention, community education and security premise surveys.

Essential Functions

• Acts as a role model for the youth in this community.
• Completes all forms, schedules and reports.
• Maintains files and records.
• Provides assistance to the Patrol and Investigations Divisions in the processing of juveniles.
• Maintains a working relationship with juvenile authorities, judicial system and other agencies that deal with youth oriented problems.
• Reports unusual problems, violent behavior, etc., while supervising juveniles to the immediate supervisor.
• Helps enhance police/youth relations via counseling, instruction and coaching.
• Insures the use of safety belts for passengers.
• Meets with Executive Officer Commander or assigned Supervisor to develop strategies consistent with the goals and objectives of the Cadet Program.
• Maintains communication with the assigned supervisor while on duty.
• Complies with the City Administrative Code, Departmental Rules and Regulations, and policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Maintains and insures that all assigned equipment is in proper working order.
• Participates in training programs.
• Attends community meetings.
• Ensures appropriate confidentiality of all information, correspondence, and reports.
• Basic knowledge of office technology and software programs
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License or ability to acquire.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position: Driving, lifting, climbing, bending, grasping, holding, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, hearing, talking, seeing (clear vision near and/or far, color, depth, field), using the telephone, contact with the general public, working alone and outside.
This position is not eligible for benefits.