Police Cadet

Police Cadet

Pay:
Starts at $28.38 per hour

Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Benefit Eligible

The City of Eagan is accepting applications for Police Cadets.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or have already completed a post-secondary degree program leading to an associate's or bachelor's degree. Applicants who have completed POST-mandated skills training are also eligible to apply. Individuals hired for this position may be eligible for tuition reimbursement and may continue their education while working in the Cadet position.

We're seeking individuals with a desire to assist us in serving a diverse community. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

This position may include rotating shift work, including weekend and holiday hours, up to 29 hours per week.

Final date to receive applications:
Monday, August 31st @ 8:00am (CST)

Police Cadets are visible in the community and participate in community outreach initiatives. They also support the organization in maintaining the police department's vehicle fleet, perform errands, assist the public when necessary, and perform other tasks as assigned below. The Police Cadet is a training position to evaluate candidates for the position of Police Officer for the City of Eagan. Individuals in this position must make continuous progress toward their degree in Law Enforcement or a related degree and must be considered a viable candidate for promotion to Police Officer.

Should the Police Chief determine that a Police Cadet will not be hired as a Police Officer with the City of Eagan, the individual will not be able to continue in the position.

• Ensure all squad cars are serviced at proper intervals
• Monitor the equipment associated with the department's vehicles and recommend replacement as necessary
• Work with sworn staff to ensure they have a clean vehicle in proper working order for shift use
• Deliver vehicles in need of repair to the appropriate city shop or dealership for service. Also performs minor squad repairs if able
• Ensure the cleanliness of the garages and other areas within the police department
• Manage, inventory and order miscellaneous supplies
• Refill squad fire extinguishers and order oxygen.
  
  Maintains speed trailer; assigning locations, set-up, take-down, download data, and print reports
• Assist IT with upgrades and repairs of squad laptops
• Assist with duties in the Property Room

• Respond to all requests made by the Police Department or City Hall for various transporting of prisoners, deliveries of any kind and miscellaneous errands. Supervisor notification is expected if such requests cannot be accommodated during prescribed working hours. I.E. Bank Deposits, Subpoena Service, transport evidence to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

• Back up CSO II/Animal Control Officer when requested and take over animal control duties in the absence of the CSO II/Animal Control Officer
• When applicable issue summons/citations City Code Violations
• Assist sworn staff with duties as requested
• Respond to and investigate complaints; performs necessary follow up regarding bites, potential rabies and need for quarantines
• Determine/authorize the placement of animals for treatment, shelter or at times euthanizing. Make referrals to other agencies when appropriate
• Interpret State statutes and City ordinances in order to take appropriate law enforcement action. I.E. snow bans, parking, junk vehicles, dog-related violations
• Provides public education to a variety of civic groups with regard to animal care and treatment, regulations/ordinances and wildlife management

• In general, assist sworn officers with their duties as requested or assigned
• Report any criminal activity occurring in the city to dispatcher immediately. Enforcement action will be taken when directed
• Draft minor police reports such as criminal damage to property and theft as needed. When applicable issue summons/citations regarding City Code Violations
• Participate and stay proficient on department recognized defensive tactics
• Test participants in the Dakota County Safe Streets program
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