Police Cadet

City of Glendora; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their part-time Police Cadet program. This unique opportunity allows young people aged 18-21 to gain invaluable experience in law enforcement while serving the Glendora community. Cadets will perform a variety of tasks, including operating police systems, preparing reports, and assisting in court coordination. This temporary position is designed to jumpstart careers in law enforcement and city government, providing mentorship and a pathway to rewarding professions. If you are passionate about public service and eager to learn, this program is the perfect launchpad for your future.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and enrollment in college related to law enforcement.
• Valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operate police radio, telephone switchboard, and prepare minor reports.
• Coordinate witnesses for court appearances and give facility tours.

Skills

Communication Skills

Public Service Orientation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Enrollment in College related to Law Enforcement

Tools

Police Radio

Computer Systems

Telephone Switchboard

Job description

THIS IS NOT A SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITION

The Glendora Police Department is looking for young, dedicated individuals who value public service to join their team as part-time Police Cadets. The Police Cadet program is designed to provide valuable paraprofessional experience and mentorship in law enforcement. The ideal candidate has an interest in learning about a career in law enforcement and exemplifies the Glendora Police Department’s strong ethical values. If you are excited for an opportunity to support and serve the Glendora community, we encourage you to apply.

During the course of this position, Police Cadets will have the opportunity to examine career opportunities and choose a career path within Law Enforcement and City government. This is a temporary position intended to help jumpstart young people into lifelong rewarding careers.

Candidates must be 18-21 years of age at the time of hire. This is intended to be a temporary position to allow individuals to gain experience in law enforcement. The City of Glendora will not retain an employee as a Police Cadet past the age of 25 years.

Under direction, the Police Cadet performs varied functions within the Police Department which require communicating with the public and City employees.

Some of the typical duties of the Police Cadet include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate the telephone switchboard
• Operate police radio and computer systems
• Prepare minor reports
• Give tours of the police facility
• Serve subpoenas
• Coordinate witnesses for court appearances
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from high school or equivalent, and enrollment in college in a course of study directed at earning a degree in a field related to law enforcement.

Special Requirements:

Possess a valid Class 'C' California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record; be 18 to 21 years of age at the time of hire; hearing must be normal and without defect. For candidates wearing glasses, vision must be 20/70 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20; for candidates who have successfully worn soft contact lenses for at least one year, vision must be 20/200 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20; normal color, peripheral vision, and night vision (as defined by P.O.S.T. guidelines).

Applicants must be willing to take an oath or affirmation of loyalty, sign a Child Abuse Reporting Admonishment, and a California Department of Justice Security Agreement. Cadet applicants must pass a written exam, panel interview, administrative interview, background investigation, polygraph, and a physical and drug screen test before being hired. Cadet positions work variable part-time hours, including nights and weekends, typically around school schedules. Cadets are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (“C” grade) for all courses taken. Grades are required to be submitted at the end of each semester/quarter and will be reviewed during bi-annual evaluations.