Police Cadet

National Police; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Novi is seeking a Police Cadet to support the police department with a range of tasks while learning from experienced officers.

This hourly, part-time role offers hands-on experience at community events, traffic control, and administrative duties, and provides insights into police procedures, with emphasis on attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to follow instructions accurately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 15 college credit hours, preferably Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with community events and traffic control
• Perform administrative duties and take non-criminal reports
• Support detention facility duties and administrative tasks such as breath tests
• Handle vehicle releases and cite sign-offs

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

15 college credits (prefer Criminal Justice)

Job description

Salary: $21.00 per hour.

Position Summary

As a Police Cadet with the City of Novi, you will assist with various tasks to support the police department's operations. Your responsibilities may include attending and assisting with community events, conducting traffic control, performing administrative duties, and observing police procedures. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced officers and gain practical knowledge of law enforcement practices. This role will require strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently. Your dedication and willingness to learn will be crucial as you navigate day-to-day tasks within the police department.

Essential Functions

• Responsibilities include providing customer service to those who visit the police department
• Taking non-criminal reports made at the police department
• Detention facility duties and administrative duties such as administering preliminary breath tests
• Vehicle releases and citation sign-offs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• No less than 15 college credit hours in any field of study, preferably Criminal Justice