Part-Time Police Cadet

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The purpose of positions in this classification is to perform a wide variety of routine law enforcement support duties as part of a Police Cadet program.

The Irvine Police Department Cadet Program seeks an individual that possesses a strong desire for a career in law enforcement. In accordance with well-defined policies and procedures, Police Cadets will receive first-hand experience and knowledge in all areas of the police department to include, but not limited to, Patrol, Investigations, the Business Desk, Community Services Officer, Parking Enforcement, the Great Park, Dispatch, Mental Health, Crime Analysis, Crime Scene Investigation and Crime Prevention.

This is a position that will offer flexible scheduling to accommodate college course work attendance. It is a transitional program designed to mentor and develop individuals to accomplish their goal for a full-time position with the Irvine Police Department. Incumbents assume greater responsibilities and work with increasing independence as knowledge and experience are gained. Individuals may remain in this position for a maximum of 4 years.

Individuals employed as Police Cadets must be between the ages of 18 and 23 at the time of hire and be enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college/university within six (6) months of hire. 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.

Though the Police Cadet position is intended for current college students, an incumbent may continue to be employed in this position for up to 12 months after graduation from college.

All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process.

Certain City operational budgets may not include funding for mandated CalPERS employer contributions; therefore, a qualified candidate who is a current member of CalPERS may be restricted from temporary/part-time employment with the City of Irvine.

The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Each position may be assigned duties from the following list; however, it is unlikely he/she will be responsible for all of these duties at any one time.

• Learns, understands and applies applicable laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Provides 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.
• Prepares and processes 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.
• Prepares and issues 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.
• Directs and controls traffic during special events and peak traffic conditions.
• Receives 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.
• Receives, classifies, indexes and stores property and evidence seized and recovered by police personnel, including money, firearms, narcotics, stolen property, and hazardous materials.
• Assists with field investigations of crime scenes; protects crime scenes from contamination; takes photographs, and collects other related property and evidence; examines and processes evidence on scene and at the Police Department.
• Transports police vehicles to City Yard for service.
• Assists sworn and civilian personnel with essential non-emergency tasks.
• Coordinates public education, safety and prevention programs related to assigned responsibilities. Performs crossing guard duties as needed.
• Compiles crime statistics and data to identify trends, methods of operation and suspects.
• May assist with records management and matron duties.
• Maintains 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…