Police Cadet; Part Time, At Non-Benefited

This recruitment is continuous and may close without further notice. This position is limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year, at-will and non-benefited.

The Police Cadet position varies in shifts and days off (including weekend and holiday work as assigned). This part‑time position is intended to provide the individual who is considering a career in law enforcement with the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks assisting members of the Police Department. The Cadet may be assigned to any bureau or division and may be rotated regularly to gain experience with different aspects of law enforcement.

Under close supervision, the Police Cadet participates in an apprenticeship program within the Police Department. Participation is limited to a maximum of six (6) years or until age 23 (may be extended to age 24 at the discretion of the Police Chief).

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade;
• Must be between 18 and 23 years of age;
• Possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain a reasonable driving record for qualification of coverage under the City's regular insurance policy;
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university with a class load of at least twelve (12) semester units in classes approved by the Chief of Police (grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4‑point scale).

• Correct usage of the English language including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary;
• Basic understanding of the use of common office machines;
• Proper telephone etiquette and message taking.

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
• Work independently using sound judgment and good reasoning and problem‑solving skills;
• Reason and react maturely;
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing;
• Work cooperatively in an environment that requires team effort to achieve some goals and individual initiative to achieve others;
• Project an image of care and concern for persons contacted in the course of employment;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

All appointments to this position are subject to the successful completion of an in‑depth background investigation conducted by the Rialto Police Department as well as a physical examination including a drug screening. The background investigation is a rigorous process. A typical background investigation includes but is not limited to background interviews with individuals designated by the Police Department, criminal background check, credit check, polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation.

Candidates may be disqualified during the investigation for a variety of reasons including excessive traffic citations, arrests, convictions, history of illegal substance abuse, poor credit history, or thefts from a previous employer.

• Your relatives, references and acquaintances are asked to comment on your suitability for this position.
• The information supplied regarding your educational history is examined and verified.
• You must list a history of your residences.
• Your work history and experience are examined with regard to your dependability, relationships with fellow workers, trustworthiness, and general job performance.
• Military service records are subject to verification.
• The background investigation considers your management of personal finances (however, being in debt does not automatically disqualify you).
• Your criminal, driving and insurance records are evaluated.

A City application form and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) MUST be submitted and received by the closing date. Please apply online at  All other employment inquiries can be directed to The City of Rialto, Human Resources Department, 246 S. Willow, Rialto, CA 92376. Telephone: (909) 820‑2540.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the employment standards outlined above.…