Police Cadet

City-of-Battle-Creek,-M; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Battle Creek is seeking a Cadet Program participant to support department and community initiatives focusing on youth, crime prevention, and community education. The role involves working closely with the Patrol and Investigations Divisions and liaising with juvenile authorities.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, supporting training, and ensuring safety protocols are followed, while the cadet participates in community meetings and upholds confidentiality of information.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED is required.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assists in department and community programs, especially youth, crime prevention, education and security premise surveys.
• Maintains files and records.
• Provides assistance to Patrol and Investigations Divisions in processing juveniles.
• Maintains relations with juvenile authorities and other agencies.
• Reports unusual problems or violent behavior while supervising juveniles.
• Counsels and coaches to enhance police/youth relations.
• Ensure seat belt use for passengers.
• Liaises with supervisor to develop Cadet Program strategies.
• Maintains communication with supervisor while on duty.
• Follows City Administrative Code and departmental rules and procedures.
• Maintains equipment and ensures proper working order.
• Participates in training programs.
• Attends community meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

• 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.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License or ability to acquire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

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.