POLICE CADET

City of Huntington Beach; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a Police Cadet, where you can develop your skills in law enforcement while balancing your education. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various police department assignments, from the Front Desk to Training Units. As a Cadet, you will be part of a community-oriented team dedicated to serving the public. If you're passionate about a career in law enforcement and eager to learn, this program is the perfect stepping stone for your future. Take the first step towards a rewarding career and apply today!

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in high school or college with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Valid California Driver's License and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various assignments within the Police Department.
• Participate in community policing activities and training.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ethical Judgment

Teamwork

Education

High School Enrollment

College Enrollment

Job description

This is a continuous recruitment. We will continue to accept applications until the hiring department determines enough qualified applications have been received. However, we will begin the testing process when a sufficient number of applications have been received and will continue periodic testing after that and per the needs of the Department.

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as Police Cadet with the Police Department.

The Huntington Beach Police Department Cadet program introduces young men and women, ages 18 to 25, to the field of law enforcement. This is a part-time job in which the cadet must be enrolled as a full-time student in high school or college at the time of appointment. Work hours are assigned around the student's class schedule. The Cadet program is designed to develop the skills and abilities of young individuals who wish to one day pursue a career in law enforcement. Cadets are provided with the opportunity to work a variety of assignments throughout the Police Department, including, but not limited to, the Front Desk, Sub-stations, Training Unit and Communications. Successful candidates, after one-year of employment, are encouraged to apply for the testing process to potential appointment to Police Recruit. Police Recruits are full-time, regular status employees (salary plus benefits package) and attend a local Police Academy.

This is Part Time, Non Permanent position. Part-time employment does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system; however, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.

Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.

THE DEPARTMENT: The City of Huntington Beach Police Department operates under a community policing philosophy with approximately 220 sworn and 115 civilian positions. It provides its officers opportunities to gain exposure in a wide variety of municipal police activities (e.g., helicopter, K-9, DEA Task Force, Vice, Narcotics, beach detail, and downtown foot beat). It is proud to have its own Crime Lab, and was the first City in the nation to operate a fully computerized Communications Command and Control Center.

Minimum Requirements

• At time of appointment, applicants must be at least 18 years to 23 years of age (although you may remain in the program up to 25 years of age).
• Currently enrolled in high school or college and carrying a minimum of 12 semester units during the school term with minimum grade point average of 2.0 (9 units if possessing 70 units of college level course work or Associate of Arts degree).
• A valid California Driver's License at time of appointment and good driving record.
• No criminal convictions.
• Good moral and ethical history.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be reviewed for relevant qualifications. Current school enrollment status MUST be attached with the job application. Those applicants best meeting the needs of the City will then participate in the selection process. Each component of the selection process listed below must be passed in order to continue:

• Oral Board Interview - Weighted 100%
• Comprehensive Background Investigation and fingerprinting (Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may be cause for disqualification)
• A pre-placement drug screen and TB screen are conducted upon a conditional offer of employment. Employment is conditioned upon completion of a background check with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) via the LiveScan fingerprinting process. A candidate is required to complete the drug screen, TB screen and fingerprint process with acceptable results before an employment start date. Upon employment, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via Subsequent Arrest Notification Service.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.