Police Cadet

Novato, CA
Novato Police Department

Salary: $18.62 – $22.64 Hourly

Position Summary:
Police Cadet is a non-sworn, professional staff, part-time position. The basic function of Police Cadet is to relieve the sworn personnel of a variety of tasks which do not require the training and status of a peace officer. Police Cadets are required to wear uniforms but are unarmed. After training, Police Cadets are expected to work under limited supervision.
Essential Functions:

  • Under the supervision of a department supervisor, Police Cadets assist various operational and support functions of the police department, including Patrol, Traffic, and Support Services.
  • Police Cadet job duties will be varied, depending on their assignment, but at a minimum will entail assisting community members, helping officers, maintaining police equipment, and other duties as requested.

Requirements:

  • Use of office equipment including computer/software, copier, telephone
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Correct English usage/grammar/spelling/punctuation and vocabulary
  • Basic math
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively and courteously communicate in-person and by telephone.
  • Customer service skills, preferably with a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing satisfactory customer service.
  • Proficiency in using various computer programs including Windows; experience with Microsoft Office programs preferred.
  • Proficiency using various social media platforms.