Police Cadet; Part-time

Overview

If you are considering a career in law enforcement and want to learn about the field, the City of Corona Police Department has the perfect opportunity. We are actively seeking students to join our Police Cadet Program. This is a work-training program for college students interested in a law enforcement career. The Police Cadet performs various law enforcement station and field duties including handling public inquiries;

relieving sworn officers of non-sworn police officer duties; operating communication equipment; performing clerical and routine office duties; conducting surveys; writing reports; fingerprinting, and performing other related duties. This is a non-sworn, part-time/temporary position.

The Corona Police Department is made up of over 250 officers and professional staff, comprised of three divisions:
Field Services, Investigative Services, and Support Services. Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of our community while maintaining trust through transparency. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must be within one semester of satisfactory completion of high school or successfully completed the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent GED. Applications must list education to verify that candidates have met this requirement.
  Candidates that do not include this information will be disqualified from consideration.

• Must be enrolled in a college or university with full accreditation status granted by an institutional or specialized accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation with a course load of 6 or more semester units (9 quarter units) in Police Science, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field and maintain a grade C average or higher.
  
  Course work must be approved by the Chief of Police

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Ability to use modern office equipment and communication tools used for business functions.

• Candidates must be at least 17 years and 6 months of age and must be appointed prior to 21 years and 6 months of age.
• Must possess a valid California, Class C Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment along with satisfactory driving record.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

• Integrity - Being truthful and ethical in what we do, what we say, and what we say we do in both our personal and professional lives.
• Respect - We are committed to our profession and will always respect one another and the community that we serve.
• Inclusion - We are not just diverse; we are welcoming to all.
• Teamwork - When we work together to achieve our mission, the department and community will grow stronger. Together, we are better.
• Innovation - We provide modern police services and are committed to always improve our organizational practices.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt eligible for overtime compensation.

The deadline for first review of applications is Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12:00PM
. The recruitment will be opened until March 30, 2026
. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time after the first review period. Candidates who pass the screening process and possess the most desirable qualifications may be invited to a Hire Vue online interview. Passing candidates will be invited to schedule an in-person oral interview; interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026
. The top scoring candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and will be contacted to start the background process as vacancies arise. Interviews are typically held on a monthly basis. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Background checks

• No felony convictions.
• Submit to a fingerprint and criminal history check - State and Federal Bureaus.
• Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• United States high school graduate, GED, or equivalent.
• No conviction of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses.
• Submit to a polygraph examination.
• Successfully pass a medical examination.
• Credit history check, if established, must be satisfactory.

Community

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a high quality of life for residents and visitors. Corona’s economy is strong and expanding; more than 84,000 people work here.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative…