Police Cadet

Police Cadet

General Statement Of Duties: Accept and prepare preliminary reports of criminal complaints and accidents of a minor nature. Perform specific patrol duties within assigned areas as a visible deterrent. Enforce City ordinances authorized by the Department. Perform related work as required or directed to.

Supervision Received: Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Lieutenant, Sergeant or other superior officer.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Typical Examples Of Work: Employees in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following:

• Accept and prepare preliminary reports of criminal complaints and accidents of a minor nature.
• Perform specific, limited patrol duties.
• Ability to ride a bicycle for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in both cold and warm weather conditions.
• Ability to climb over obstacles.
• Ability to perform tasks that require lifting, carrying or dragging objects.
• Effectively communicate with people by listening, giving information, directions, etc.
• Obtain statements from victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Serve date and time sensitive subpoenas.
• Maintain log and accurately record all equipment being issued and returned.
• Monitor security cameras.
• Keep work area stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Verify bond money.
• Log-in persons arrested.
• Bond-out persons arrested.
• Prepare supplemental reports.
• Assist the on-duty command officers or other superior officers when requested.
• Confiscate, preserve and log into the property system evidence and found property.
• Perform Parking enforcement, as well as, beach, park and canal patrols; take enforcement action when deemed necessary.
• Effectively take necessary court documents to the District Court.
• Fingerprint citizens for court, firearms and employment purposes.
• Assist in Crossing Guard assignment(s) when needed.
• Assist with Traffic Control during but, not limited to, special events.
• Answer phone calls/emails for C.A.P.T.U.R.E./Tip411 anonymous tip lines, log anonymous tip information and disseminate to officers, which can be time sensitive.
• Participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency National Prescription Drug Take Back Days, by taking and securing unwanted medicine(s) for destruction from citizens.
• Encouraged to participate in Community Oriented Policing Events; i.e. CAPTURE Spaghetti Dinner, Treats and Trucks, Halloween Stroll, Elementary/Youth Academies, etc.
• Perform related duties as required.

Desirable Qualifications For Employment:

• Attending college, enrolled in law enforcement or related field.
• Maintain a 2.5 or better GPA.
• Good moral character with no major contacts with any law enforcement agency.
• Ability to communicate and interact with fellow employees, other agencies and various types of people.
• Ability to communicate verbally and effectively by listening to people and by giving information and direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Ability to accurately prepare written reports and forms.
• Legible handwriting and spelling skills.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory work record.

Salary Range: $ 16.50 / hour