Police Cadet

National Police; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

National Police in Battle Creek, MI seeks a Cadet Program Assistant to support department and community youth initiatives, crime prevention, and security premise surveys. The role emphasizes serving as a positive role model, assisting with forms, reports and liaison with juvenile authorities.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating with supervision, attending meetings, and participating in training while safeguarding confidentiality and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of office technology and software programs.
• Ability to perform driving, lifting and other physical activities.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a role model for youth in the community.
• Completes all forms, schedules and reports.
• Maintains files and records.
• Assists the Patrol and Investigations Divisions in processing juveniles.
• Maintains relationships with juvenile authorities and agencies.
• Reports unusual problems to the supervisor while supervising juveniles.
• Supports youth relations through counseling, instruction and coaching.
• Ensures safety belts are used for passengers.
• Develops strategies with supervisors aligned to Cadet Program goals.
• Maintains communication with the supervisor while on duty.
• Complies with City rules, department policies and confidentiality.
• Participates in training programs and attends community meetings.

Skills

Office technology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

Assists in department and community programs, especially those concerning the youth, crime prevention, community education and security premise surveys.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as a role model for the youth in this community.
• Completes all forms, schedules and reports.
• Maintains files and records.
• Provides assistance to the Patrol and Investigations Divisions in the processing of juveniles.
• Maintains a working relationship with juvenile authorities, judicial system and other agencies that deal with youth oriented problems.
• Reports unusual problems, violent behavior, etc., while supervising juveniles to the immediate supervisor.
• Helps enhance police/youth relations via counseling, instruction and coaching.
• Insures the use of safety belts for passengers.
• Meets with Executive Officer Commander or assigned Supervisor to develop strategies consistent with the goals and objectives of the Cadet Program.
• Maintains communication with the assigned supervisor while on duty.
• Complies with the City Administrative Code, Departmental Rules and Regulations, and policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Maintains and insures that all assigned equipment is in proper working order.
• Participates in training programs.
• Attends community meetings.
• Ensures appropriate confidentiality of all information, correspondence, and reports.
• Basic knowledge of office technology and software programs
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License or ability to acquire.
• Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position: Driving, lifting, climbing, bending, grasping, holding, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, hearing, talking, seeing (clear vision near and/or far, color, depth, field), using the telephone, contact with the general public, working alone and outside.