Police Cadet

City of Auburn Hills; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Auburn Hills is seeking Cadets for the Police Department's Support Services Division. This part-time, non-sworn, uniform position exposes Criminal Justice students to police work through training in Community Policing and Problem-Oriented Policing, while ensuring 24/7 front desk coverage.

Applicants must be high school graduates or GED holders enrolled in a criminal justice program (or have suitable preapproval).

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and enrollment in a criminal justice program (preapproval for others).
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Working knowledge of computers and data processing; working knowledge of modern police practices and procedures.
• Ability to meet the public, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist at front desk to maintain 24/7 service coverage.
• Participate in Community Policing and Problem-Oriented Policing training.
• Expose cadets to opportunities within the Department and police work through hands-on experiences.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public interaction

Stress management

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in Criminal Justice program

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Company Overview

The Auburn Hills Police Department (AHPD) provides the highest level of professional law enforcement services to the residents, businesses, students and visitors to the City of Auburn Hills. In 2019, AHPD became one of 19 police agencies out of more than 400 in the State of Michigan to become voluntarily accredited. This accreditation standard means that AHPD is continually striving to meet and exceed the best practice standards for law enforcement that have been established through the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.

The department handles nearly 30,000 calls for service annually in service to a 16.64 square mile jurisdiction with more than 25,000 residents. AHPD prides itself on a community policing oriented approach to law enforcement with personnel routinely interacting with people in the city, hosting trainings around the city and providing a wide variety of law enforcement related programs. Our mission is to continually improve the safety and quality of life within our community, through a broad base of traditional and innovative services while protecting constitutional and basic human rights. All members of this department will at all times stand accountable for their conduct.

General Purpose

This is a part-time, non-sworn, uniform position in the Support Services Division. The Cadet Program is designed to expose Criminal Justice college students to police work. This is accomplished by training and equipping the cadets in Community Policing, Problem Oriented Policing, and exposing them to opportunities within the Department. The program places cadets within the department where there is currently a need for their services, along with maintaining 24/7 service at the front desk.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and currently enrolled in a criminal justice program or related field of study; students enrolled in other programs must be preapproved by the Chief of Police or designee
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing; working knowledge of modern police practices and procedures.
• Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations

Pay Rate

$17.00 per hour.

Questions regarding the position should be referred to the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail]. In an effort to improve the overall health of our workforce, the City of Auburn Hills adopted a policy against hiring tobacco users. All applicants are subject to a nicotine test in the final step of the hiring process. Those who test positive for nicotine from tobacco use may reapply for employment after six months. The City of Auburn Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).