Police Cadet

Salary: $16.90 - $19.63 Hourly
Location : Menifee, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-40
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Police Cadet (Part-Time) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Police Cadet positions. DEADLINE TO APPLY This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST on September 23, 2026. THE CITY
The is a vibrant and rapidly growing municipality located in southwestern Riverside County, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and strategic development. Under the leadership of the City Manager, Menifee operates through a dynamic organizational structure composed of fifteen (15) departments - Building & Safety, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Enforcement, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police, and Public Works, each committed to supporting the city's mission of responsive governance, sustainable growth, and public safety. With a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, community engagement, and innovation, the City of Menifee continues to enhance the quality of life for its diverse and dynamic population.
THE DEPARTMENT

The is a full-service law enforcement agency committed to protecting and serving the residents of Menifee with professionalism, integrity, and transparency. Established to meet the needs of a rapidly growing community, the department provides a wide range of services including patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and community outreach programs. Guided by a strong sense of stewardship and a commitment to accountability, professionalism, respect, and consistency. By fostering open communication and building strong partnerships with our residents, we work to strengthen community trust and support proactive, community-focused policing. Under the leadership of Chief David Gutierrrez, the Menifee Police Department strives to create a safe and connected community where people feel supported and secure.
THE OPPORTUNITY
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
Ability to pass a Police background investigation.

AGE REQUIREMENT
Minimum age of 18 years required. Incumbent Police Cadets will end employment with the agency upon reaching their 23rd birthday.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
A valid California, Class C driver's license and a reasonable driving record is required as a condition of employment and continued employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.

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.
Employees who are hired in a temporary, at will, seasonal, part-time position do not receive benefits other than those mandated by state and federal law. These benefits include paid sick leave (PSL) as well as participation in Medicare, Worker's Compensation.

Sick Leave
All temporary, at will, seasonal, part-time employees will receive sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Workplace, Healthy Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522).
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By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought.

• Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process.
• Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers.
• Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
• Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application.
• The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02


Are you currently enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester units at an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

03


The current vacancy is assigned to the Police Department, which requires the selected candidate to complete a comprehensive law enforcement background investigation, including a polygraph examination.By submitting your application, you are acknowledging this requirement.

• If selected, I understand I will be required to complete a comprehensive background examination, including a polygraph examination.

04


Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some college (less than 59 semester/89 quarter units)
• Associate's Degree or Equivalent (at least 60 semester/90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• I do not have a high school diploma or equivalent.

05


Are you currently 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

Required Question