
GENERAL SUMMARY
The purpose of the Police Cadet Program is to engage students in higher education institutions as a way to recruit diverse future applicants to the ranks of the department. This program is designed for high school graduates who are interested in and/or preparing for careers in law enforcement. Police Cadets assist personnel in their assigned area and perform a variety of public safety related duties in support of their departmental assignment.
EXAMPLE ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- 1. Assist in investigation follow up; track emergency protective orders for Sexual Assault/Family Violence Unit; contact reporting persons in missing person’s cases; assist investigative units as determined by the CID Lieutenants, file review and compile case packages.
- 2. Assist in preparing for Citizen on Patrol (COP) and Citizen Police Academy (CPA) training.
- 3. Assist in recruiting unit and background investigator unit with mail outs and physical assessments.
- 4. Assist range master with range duties; assist defensive tactic instructors with equipment and installation.
- 5. Provide crime analysis information to citizens; assist in researching and reporting of internal audits in the department.
- 6. Assist in organizing community functions, respond to citizen’s inquiries or complaints, and recruit efforts for Citizens on Patrol.
- 7. Assist in auto-etching, traffic point control.
- 8. Answer telephones, file and perform data entry as needed.
- 9. Assist with preventative maintenance equipment utilized in the assigned area of responsibility.
- 10. Assist in recruiting, training and developing instructional material related to these functions.
- 11. Assist in maintaining, repairing and testing equipment.
- 12. Order, stock and maintain supplies as needed.
- 13. Research and compile reports as needed.
- 14. Assist in compiling information and courier duties.
- 15. Maintain required level of physical fitness level for Police Public Safety Cadets.
- 16. Perform other related duties as required.
- 17. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensure all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.