Part time Police Cadet

Now accepting applications to begin June 2026 and to begin August 2026

Get paid to learn!

$16.42/hr

REPORTS TO: Police Officer assigned as Cadet Program Coordinator

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Merit – Serves at the discretion of the Department Director

PAY GRADE: 108

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes;
Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

The purpose of this position is to educate high school and college students regarding the opportunities within the police department. The students will learn about different areas of the police department and the requirements to become a police officer with Athens-Clarke County Police Department. They will be mentors to younger students and help fill the gap between the youth and law enforcement.

WORK SCHEDULE: Varies according to availability, may include some weekends. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

• Full time high school student in grade 10 or above or full time college student
• Have satisfactory academic progress (continued eligibility in Work Based Learning for High School or 2.75 GPA for College students.)
• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Two letters of recommendation to the program.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
• Willingness to participate fully in Cadet education, activities, and duties.

• Perform routine non-sworn duties under direct supervision.
• Participate in a work rotation through bureaus of the Police Department in preparation for a law enforcement career.
• Serve as a prime role model, and mentor for younger students.
• Write reports.
• Attend and set up at monthly community events.
• Contribute to public statement writings.
• Perform clerical tasks.
• Participate in physical fitness activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of and ability to apply, the regulations, policies and procedures of the police department.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, county ordinances, departmental policies and procedures, and departmental methods as required in the performance of duties.

Knowledge of general law enforcement techniques and procedures, traffic investigation techniques and procedures, the road system and geographical layout of the county, radio codes used in public safety work, and first aid and CPR techniques.

Knowledge of criminal investigation methods, practices and equipment, crime scene processing methods, the criminal justice system and court procedures.

Knowledge of crime prevention and crime reduction techniques.

Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with supervisors, other departmental members, and the diverse members of the community.

Ability to maintain the necessary physical abilities to perform all duties and job related functions.

Ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress while performing work assignments.

Ability to operate standard and specialized office and police equipment/machinery, which may include firearms, emergency equipment, radio/communications equipment, 35mm, digital, and video cameras, recorders, processing kits, calculators, copy machines, telephones, and other applicable technologies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including simulators, firearms, emergency equipment, radio/communications equipment, 35mm, digital, and video cameras, recorders, processing kits, calculators, copy machines, telephones, mobile data terminal, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking and standing for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.

Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Physical demand levels are medium work.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants or supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and…