Law Enforcement Cadet - Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

Ottawa County; West Olive (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cadet role provides students enrolled in college programs with valuable experience and insight into law enforcement operations. Cadets serve in a front desk customer service role at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters, answering phones and assisting the public, while also spending time at the Jail and participating in department trainings.

Schedule is part-time (about 19 hours/week) at the Fillmore Complex in West Olive, MI, with flexible hours to fit school and academy commitments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must be enrolled in a college Criminal Justice program.
• Currently enrolled; position ends after program completion or entrance into a police academy.
• Part-time role with 19 hours per week; flexible schedule to accommodate school commitments.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers at reception and answer phones.
• Process reporting updates from registered sex offenders.
• Issue handgun purchase licenses to approved applicants.
• Take fingerprints for court-ordered reports.
• Data entry for gun registration, pawn sheets, reports and impounds.
• Participate in Road Patrol and Corrections training; ride-alongs.
• Assist with inmate escort, visits, and clerical duties.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Work history

Interpersonal flexibility

Stress resilience

Bloodborne pathogens

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in Criminal Justice program

Job description

The Cadet role provides students enrolled in college programs with valuable experience and insight into law enforcement operations. Cadets serve in a front desk customer service role at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters, answering phones and assisting the public, while also spending time at the Jail and participating in department trainings.

Schedule is part-time (about 19 hours/week) at the Fillmore Complex in West Olive, MI, with flexible hours to fit school and academy commitments.