Police Cadet

National Police; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Lynnwood, WA is seeking Cadets to support sworn officers while learning on the job. Cadets are supervised by the Training Sergeant and may receive guidance from other department personnel.

Responsibilities include transporting department vehicles, assisting with training programs, fingerprinting civilians, and performing a variety of tasks at civic events as assigned. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited public safety program and pass a police background check.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in public safety.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver License and pass a police background check.

Responsibilities

• Transports police department vehicles for service and maintenance.
• Assists with police training programs and setup.
• Performs fingerprinting of civilians as needed.
• Attends mandatory training and works shifts as directed by the Training Sergeant.

Skills

Fingerprinting

Driver license

Training-ability

Education

Enrolled in accredited public safety program

Job description

Salary: $20.41 – $24.07 Hourly

Position Summary:

The incumbent of this position serves in a learning or training capacity while assisting regular commissioned police officers and other police department personnel in the performance of their duties. Cadets are supervised by the Training Sergeant but may also receive instructions and guidance from other police department personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Transports police department vehicles for general service and maintenance.
• Provides service and support to a wide variety of employees of the police department and the City.
• Inspects and maintains all equipment used.
• Performs a wide variety of activities which may include office work, traffic direction, crowd control activities, civic events, and other assignments as directed.
• Performs fingerprinting of civilians as needed.
• Attends mandatory training and completes shift work requirements as established by the Training Sergeant.
• Assists sworn and civilian personnel with essential non-emergency tasks.
• Assists with training programs including equipment transportation and setup.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire and enrolled at an accredited college or university in a program related to public safety.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver License and have a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier and be able to pass a police background check.