Police Cadet

City-of-Laguna-Beach,-C; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Laguna Beach invites applications for a Part-Time Police Cadet. The role supports various divisions including Records, Field Services, and Investigations under LBPD supervision.

Typical duties include public interaction, clerical tasks, fingerprinting, and assisting with enforcement, events, and investigations. Ideal candidates demonstrate integrity, teamwork, and reliability; must be at least 18 and possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with relevant coursework and driving

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Graduation from high school or the equivalent; related college coursework in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or similar is desirable.
• One year of public contact work experience, preferably in a law enforcement agency.
• A valid California Driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
• Applications reviewed with a first deadline of Sept. 15, 2026; background checks and polygraph are part of the process.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the public by phone and in person.
• Assist with clerical duties such as filing and data entry; handle confidential data.
• Fingerprinting of applicants and related records tasks.
• Assist with vehicle cleaning and maintenance as needed.
• Perform parking enforcement and cite/impound vehicles.
• Support traffic control during events and peak times; assist with fire/flood watch duties.
• Assist investigations by transporting and tracking evidence, and supporting social media/flyer creation.

Skills

Customer Focus

Professional Integrity and Ethics

Cooperative Teamwork

Conflict Resolution Skills

General Office Skills

Responsibility and Dependability

Education

High School Diploma

Criminal Justice coursework

Public Administration coursework

Job description

Join the City of Laguna Beach as a Part-Time Police Cadet!

Under the supervision of Laguna Beach Police Department personnel, the Police Cadet will learn to perform various law enforcement duties. Assignments may be made within any division of the Police Department, including Field Services, Support/Investigative Services, and Professional Services.

The Schedule:

Candidates must be able to work a varied schedule including holidays, weekends, and evenings from April through September. Cadets work approximately 16 to 32 hours per week year-round; however, there may be special occasions where incumbents are asked to work more hours.

What You'll Do

Records

• Interacting with the public on the phone and in person.
• Assist with clerical duties such as filing paperwork and data entry.
• Entering and retrieving confidential data from computer databases.
• Fingerprinting of applicants.
• Assist with vehicle cleaning.

Field Services

• Perform parking enforcement.
• Cite and impound vehicles.
• Assist with traffic control during special events, peak traffic conditions, and weekends and holidays.
• Assist with fire and flood watch patrols during windy or inclement weather.

Investigations

• Assisting with the transportation and tracking of evidence.
• Assisting with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
• Taking photographs and creating flyers and notices.
• Provide support to the Investigation Division.

The Ideal Candidate

• Customer Focus
• Professional Integrity and Ethics
• Cooperative Teamwork
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• General Office Skills
• Responsibility and Dependability

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Police Cadet. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education

Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Related college level coursework in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or similar; 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 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. 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.

Pre-Placement 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.

Why work for Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.