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Duties and Responsibilities
The Police Cadet Program is designed for hardworking, ambitious young men and women who desire to explore and develop careers in the field of law enforcement while completing college degrees. The primary intent of the program is to assist cadets to complete college degrees while providing them insight into the law enforcement profession. The goal of the program is to prepare Cadets for law enforcement service career as a Police Officer Trainee or other position with the Department.
Cadets are hourly part-time employees who receive training and experience in various aspects of the police service. Cadets may be rotated through a variety of assignments designed to stimulate their interest in professional police services. The program is comprised of intensive supervision, counseling, training and evaluation to develop their leadership qualities and prepare them for careers in law enforcement. Cadets shall be held strictly accountable for courtesy and professional conduct.
Cadet assignments may include the following:
• Report taking
• Traffic
• Recruitment and Training
• Investigative Assistance
• Youth Services
• Fingerprinting
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 17.5 at the time of application. (Must be between 18 and 20.5 at the time of appointment)
Must be attending an accredited college or university, or be a high school senior who plans to attend an accredited college or university the next regular quarter or semester following graduation from high school. High school seniors must be registered at, or accepted for admittance to, an accredited college of university by the time of appointment.
Possess a valid unrestricted California driver's license or be eligible to receive one by the date of appointment.
Meet medical criteria established for the Police Officer Trainee position.
Be a United States citizen or eligible to apply for citizenship by date of transition from cadet to Police Officer Trainee.
Have no felony convictions
Qualified applicants must pass the following:
Written examination
Physical agility test
Oral and Personal History Questionnaire interviews
Background investigation
Medical examination
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