Police Cadet

DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs a variety of civilian field and office law enforcement work in direct support of safety and non-safety personnel. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Employees in this pre-trainee-level, non-safety position work on a part-time/as needed, basis while attending an accredited college toward earning their Associates of Arts degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. Police Cadets who successfully obtain said degree or 60 semester / 90 quarter units in Criminal Justice or related field may attend, at the Department's expense, a police academy with the ultimate goal of earning a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate.

Those who do not obtain the educational requirements within three years will be released. This class is distinguished from uniformed safety police-related classes by their designation and the responsibilities and authorities associated with a safety peace officer designation under the laws of the State of California.
This is a part-time, at-will position exempt from the classified service. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND GIVEN Receives direct supervision from supervisory and management staff. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The following duties are considered essential to the Police Cadet class:
· Take police reports for crimes such as bicycle theft, automobile theft, burglary or similar cold complaints;
· Marks and arranges for the towing of abandoned vehicles;
· Enforces parking regulations by issuing traffic citations;
· Performs traffic and pedestrian control as directed;
· Participates in crime prevention activities such as neighborhood watch meetings, school and community group presentations, and Police Department building tours;
· Maintains records and retrieves information;
· Attends weekend and/or evening training sessions;
· Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Education: Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking a minimum of 12 semester / 18 quarter units toward earning an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice or a related field while maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Other Requirements:

· Possess a valid California driver's license

· Between 18 and 23 years old at the time of application

· Vision correctable to 20/20 with no color deficiencies

· No felony convictions

· No misdemeanor convictions which mandate weapons prohibitions

Knowledge of
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· Techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful, but respective and collaborative manner
· Techniques for gaining trust and getting people to cooperate using reason
· Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Ability to
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· Learn the organization and functions of a Police Department
· Learn and apply applicable laws, ordinances, policies, practices and methods;
· Work courteously with the general public on the telephone and in person
· Deal with the public firmly, courteously, and tactfully
· Understand and carry out oral and written directions
· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
The Recruitment & Selection Process

In order to be considered for the position, you must complete and submit the following: Failure to attach the required documents will result in disqualification.
1. Completed City of Vallejo application
2. Respond to all Supplemental Questions
3. A transcript of college units completed
4. Proof of current full-time college enrollment with anticipated graduation date

*A resume cannot be substituted for any portion of the application process (i.e., the official application and responses to the supplemental questions).

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Applicant Screening and Assessment:
Application screening will be conducted to evaluate each candidates' supplemental questionnaire,…