Police Cadet - Administrative & Records Training

City of Springfield Human Resources; Police; On-site; PLN 142,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield police department seeks an entry-level Clerk with responsibilities for elementary and routine clerical tasks under supervision, including records management, phone handling, and data entry. The role provides exposure to departmental procedures and the chance to learn police operations while supporting officers in daily activities.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be aged 17 1/2 to 23 at exam and 18 at hire, and hold a valid Massachusetts driver's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be between ages 17 1/2-23 by exam; 18 by hire.
• Possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Performs elementary and routine police tasks, chiefly clerical, not requiring police powers.
• Maintains and files records, operates office machines, answers telephones, codes messages, receives complaints, enters and indexes official documents, acts as escort/guide/messenger, tabulates data for statistics.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Learn police theories

Analytical observation

Record keeping

Oral and written instructions

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office machines

Job description

The City of Springfield police department seeks an entry-level Clerk with responsibilities for elementary and routine clerical tasks under supervision, including records management, phone handling, and data entry. The role provides exposure to departmental procedures and the chance to learn police operations while supporting officers in daily activities.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be aged 17 1/2 to 23 at exam and 18 at hire, and hold a valid Massachusetts driver's