Police Cadet

and the job listing Expires on May 28, 2026

The Pasadena Police Department is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and motivated to join our World Class law enforcement agency. These individuals will be effective communicators who will serve the public, provide exemplary customer service, and be responsive and accountable to individuals in all situations. Police Cadets perform a variety of tasks in various divisions of the department in conjunction with a formal training program designed for career advancement into the law enforcement field.

The work in the Police Cadet Program is intended to provide college students an introduction to and preparatory training for a career in law enforcement.

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description .

• Performs a variety of administrative and records management and maintenance duties.
• Assists the public at the front counter, provides information relating to departmental activities to the public, answers questions and directs the public to appropriate resources both internally and externally.
• Controls access to the Police building or section.
• Answers phones and radio calls.
• Operates business office machines, computers and compiles data and prepares reports.
• Assigns case number, maintains, updates and modifies files, lists and other material.
• Opens, processes and distributes mail.
• Sends and receives teletype messages and accepts fees for various payments.
• Assists sworn officers in the field with traffic control.
• Performs ride-alongs and may assist in collecting information.
• Assists at DUI checkpoints.

• Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Fact Finding – Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Current enrollment in a recognized college with a minimum of 24 semester units being accumulated annually toward a degree in fields leading to law enforcement. Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average
  • An Associate of Arts degree or junior standing in an accredited college or university may substitute for such enrollment. If a Police Cadet elects to continue towards completion of a Bachelors Degree, the Police Cadet may continue in the program until he or she reaches their 24th birthday.
• If the Police Cadet, prior to reaching their 24th birthday, fails to maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average, discontinues education, or drops below the required minimum number of units, the Police Cadet will be released from employment.
• Must be between the ages of 18 through 21 at time of appointment.

The selection process may consist of training and experience evaluation, written test and department-level interviews.

There is currently one part-time (20 hour/week) vacancy in the Police Department. This continuous recruitment will establish an eligible list for future vacancies.

Probationary work test period is continuous through the Police Cadet Program.

Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and comply with the City’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.

Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is required which may include a review of employment history, criminal conviction record, credit history, use of intoxicants and/or other controlled substances, and psychological evaluation.

Successful completion of the state-mandated CLETS training program as required by the California State Department of Justice within six months of date of employment and ongoing maintenance of CLETS certification.