Public Safety Cadet - Community Engagement & Admin (PT)

City of Long Beach, CA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave benefits

Job summary

The City of Long Beach invites college students to apply for the Police Cadet Program (Non-Career) with LBPD, a part‑time, uniformed position designed to provide exposure to daily police operations and public service. Cadets support front desk workflows, community engagement, and administrative tasks while maintaining professional standards.

Cadets may work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with college class schedules prioritized.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Current enrollment in an accredited college with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or proof of acceptance for the upcoming academic year.
• Must be at least 18 years of age prior to start of employment.
• Ability and willingness to work assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with consideration given to college class schedules.
• Demonstrated interest in law enforcement, public safety, criminal justice, public administration, community service, or a related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional, welcoming, and service‑oriented representative of the Long Beach Police Department when interacting with community members.
• Provide information and assistance to the public by telephone, in person, and through other channels.
• Develop positive relationships with community members and demonstrate trust, respect, and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and populations.
• Obtain and accurately document information from victims, witnesses, and the public.
• Prepare accurate, complete police reports and other written documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Bilingual desirable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited college with GPA 2.5+

Job description

The City of Long Beach invites college students to apply for the Police Cadet Program (Non-Career) with LBPD, a part‑time, uniformed position designed to provide exposure to daily police operations and public service. Cadets support front desk workflows, community engagement, and administrative tasks while maintaining professional standards.

Cadets may work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with college class schedules prioritized.