Cadet - Part Time

Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine. Pay Range: $26.92 - $37.16 Hourly

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 AT 11:59 PM

• Learns, understands and applies applicable laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to the public at the front desk and over the telephone; evaluates and processes disturbance calls, complaints, and requests for police services; gathers information, records complaints, and prepares routine crime reports; directs callers to other departmental personnel or other agencies as appropriate.
• Fingerprints citizens and new employees as needed.
• Prepare and processe a variety of reports, forms, citations, applications, and permits; types, compiles, and tabulates basic statistical and financial data; tracks status of cases and warrants; maintains related files and records.
• Prepare and issue parking citations to vehicles parked illegally; arranges for the towing and storage or impound of abandoned vehicles, illegally parked vehicles, vehicles with expired licenses, or vehicles in violation of other related laws and ordinances.
• Direct and control traffic during special events and peak traffic conditions.
• Receive emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public for police, fire, or other services; communicates with callers to determine the nature of the call and provide appropriate assistance; maintains composure to ensure that complete and accurate information is transmitted to public safety and medical personnel.
• Receive, classifie, index and store property and evidence seized and recovered by police personnel, including money, firearms, narcotics, stolen property, and hazardous materials.
• Assist with field investigations of crime scenes; protects crime scenes from contamination; take photographs, and collects other related property and evidence; examine and processe evidence on scene and at the Police Department.
• Transport police vehicles to City Yard for service.
• Assist sworn and civilian personnel with essential non-emergency tasks.
• Coordinate public education, safety and prevention programs related to assigned responsibilities.
• Perform crossing guard duties as needed.
• Compile crime statistics and data to identify trends, methods of operation and suspects.
• May assist with records management and matron duties.
• Maintain knowledge of National, State and local laws, as well as department policies and procedures.

• Graduation from high school and enrollment in an accredited two-year or four-year college/university, within six (6) months of employment, in a field applicable to law enforcement or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• To remain employed as a Police Cadet, the individual must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester units (or equivalent) and remain in good standing with an accredited college.
• Requires a valid California drivers’ license.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain certification in first aid and CPR

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire.

We are One Irvine by embracing a team-oriented approach and living our values every day.

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that…