Police Cadet

Ktwp; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department is seeking Cadets responsible for various supportive tasks including serving subpoenas and assisting with evidence handling. Ideal candidates must be enrolled in a Criminal Justice program and maintain good academic standing.

Benefits

Criminal Justice networking within Kalamazoo County

Cadet mentorship program

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Must maintain student status and provide proof of academic standing.
• Able to work up to 24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Track and serve subpoenas, deliver confidential documents.
• Assist with evidence handling and maintain departmental equipment.

Skills

Criminal Justice

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Township of Kalamazoo Police Department Cadet Program

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Township of Kalamazoo Police Department Cadets are responsible for tracking and serving subpoenas, delivery of confidential documents, inter-office mail delivery, fingerprints, assisting with evidence handling, maintaining departmental equipment, transporting vehicles for repair and other tasks as assigned.

Cadets must maintain student status and remain in good academic standing as defined by their respective educational institution. It is the responsibility of the individual cadet to provide proof that both requirements have been satisfied upon completion of each marking period.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 18 years old
• Be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Enrolled in Criminal Justice or similar program; or interest in applying to Criminal Justice or similar program
• Have no felony convictions; misdemeanors will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Successful completion of a Background Investigation
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Able to work up to 24 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday

SALARY:

• $14.50 per hour starting
• $15.00 after successful completion of probation (6 months)

BENEFITS:

• Criminal Justice networking within Kalamazoo County
• Cadet mentorship program
• Flexible scheduling

TRAINING:

• General training necessary to perform the duties of a Police Cadet
• Observe/participate in police training
• Opportunities in the various areas of the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department

To obtain additional information, please contact Lt. Scott Jackson at [phone].