Police Cadet

City of Laguna Beach; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a part-time Police Cadet, where you will play a vital role in maintaining public safety and order. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with law enforcement professionals while engaging with the community. You will assist in traffic control, provide support during special events, and perform clerical duties, all while gaining valuable experience in public service. With a commitment to professional integrity and teamwork, you will contribute to the safety and well-being of residents and visitors alike. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey in law enforcement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18-25 years of age with a valid California Driver's license.
• One year of public contact work experience, preferably in law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic and control pedestrian traffic under supervision.
• Assist with various departmental duties and logistical needs.

Skills

Public Relations Skills

Professional Integrity and Ethics

Customer Focus

Cooperative Teamwork

Conflict Resolution Skills

Planning and Prioritization Ability

General Office Skills

Responsibility and Dependability

Strong Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Related College-Level Coursework

Tools

Computer Databases

Job description

Embark on a Rewarding Journey in Law Enforcement: Join the City of Laguna Beach as a Part-Time Police Cadet!

What you'll do: Under the supervision of Laguna Beach Police Department personnel, the Police Cadet (Part-Time) directs traffic as needed and provides orderly control of pedestrian traffic and vehicular parking in an assigned area. The Police Cadet also assists with other departmental officer and support work, and performs various assigned duties within the Police Department. This position reports to Laguna Beach Police Department personnel.

The Schedule: Candidates must be able to work a varied schedule including holidays, weekends, and evenings from April through September.

What makes you great for the role:

• Public Relations Skills
• Professional Integrity and Ethics
• Customer Focus
• Cooperative Teamwork
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Seek Assistance When Needed
• Planning and Prioritization Ability
• General Office Skills
• Responsibility and Dependability
• Strong Organizational Skills

Why work for Laguna Beach: With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views, Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. The City of Laguna Beach hosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 24,000 include police, fire, marine safety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit, and animal control.

Examples of duties include but are not necessarily limited to:

Field Services:

• Assist with traffic control during special events
• Assist patrol with logistical needs during peak traffic conditions, and weekends and holidays from April to December
• Assisting with fire/flood watch patrols during windy or inclement weather

Investigations Division:

• Assist detectives with discovery requests
• Prepare miscellaneous paperwork
• Provide support to the Investigation Division

Records Bureau:

• Interacting with the public on the phone and in person
• Clerical duties such as filing paperwork and data entry
• Entering and retrieving confidential data from computer databases
• Fingerprinting of applicants
• Assisting with the transportation and tracking of evidence
• Taking photographs and creating flyers and notices
• Assisting with social media platforms such as Facebook

Training Bureau:

• Assist with scheduling of Police Department training
• Assist with new-hire orientation and recruitment
• Assist with various tasks assigned by the Department Training Officer

Fleet Services Bureau:

• Assist with replenishing patrol supplies
• Assist with assigned vehicle maintenance and management
• Assist with data entry
• Assist with other duties assigned

Cadets must be available to work weekends and holidays from April through September. Incumbents work approximately 16 to 36 hours per week year-round; however, there may be special occasions where Cadets are asked to work more hours.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18-25 years of age.
• Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Related college-level coursework and experience in the field performing traffic control is highly desirable.
• Experience: One year of public contact work experience, preferably in a law enforcement agency.
• License/Certificate Requirements: Due to the performance of field duties, which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review date of February 28, 2025. Applications will be screened carefully and selected candidates will be invited to undergo a department interview. The appointed hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions.

Preplacement Process: A candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a thorough police background check with the Laguna Beach Police Department, a polygraph test, and a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Successful completion of a pre-placement medical exam including pre-employment drug testing is also required.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other