Police Cadet

This classification performs a variety of routine technical and field assignments/activities in support of the total Police Department function. Work is performed under supervision within established procedures and policies and is reviewed by a supervisor during process and upon completion.

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Inventories, impounds and stores abandoned vehicles.
• Stores and releases property and evidence.
• Enforces parking ordinances and issues parking citations.
• Assists at front desk in reception, including report taking, computer data entry, fingerprinting, and filing.
• Assists in preparation of community programs.
• Organizes and distributes informational pamphlets and handouts.
• Processes discovery requests for the District Attorney's office.
• Stocks and maintains inventory for CSI supplies.
• Transports Police Department vehicles for general maintenance.
• Conducts errands and makes deliveries to various off-site locations in a City vehicle.
• Conducts tours of Police Facility.
• Maintains equipment carried in Police Department vehicles.
• Maintains Fire protection equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows

• Eighteen (18) years of age by date of application.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with six or more units of study with an emphasis in political science, social sciences, or related field is highly desirable.
• Public safety/law enforcement agency experience is highly desirable.

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.

• Police Aides must meet medical and general physical standards prescribed for Police Officer.
• Ability to learn a variety of laws, policies and procedures involving Police operations.
• Ability to analyze problems quickly and objectively and determine the proper course of action.
• Ability to cope with situations correctly, courteously and tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to understand and execute complex written and oral instruction.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to prepare effective written and oral reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other law enforcement personnel and the public.

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 - all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification.

Employee accommodations for physical and mental abilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.