Police Cadet

Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek Police Department

Closing Date: 5/31/2025

Position Summary:

The Battle Creek Police Department is looking for a Police Cadet to assist in department and community programs, especially those concerning the youth, crime prevention, community education and security premise surveys.

Essential Functions:

  • Acts as a role model for the youth in this community.
  • Completes all forms, schedules and reports.
  • Maintains files and records.
  • Provides assistance to the Patrol and Investigations Divisions in the processing of juveniles.
  • Maintains a working relationship with juvenile authorities, judicial system and other agencies that deal with youth oriented problems.
  • Reports unusual problems, violent behavior, etc., while supervising juveniles to the immediate supervisor.
  • Helps enhance police/youth relations via counseling, instruction and coaching.
  • Insures the use of safety belts for passengers.
  • Meets with Executive Officer Commander or assigned Supervisor to develop strategies consistent with the goals and objectives of the Cadet Program.
  • Maintains communication with the assigned supervisor while on duty.
  • Complies with the City Administrative Code, Departmental Rules and Regulations, and policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
  • Maintains and insures that all assigned equipment is in proper working order.
  • Participates in training programs.
  • Attends community meetings.
  • Ensures appropriate confidentiality of all information, correspondence, and reports.
  • Basic knowledge of office technology and software programs
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
  • Valid Michigan Driver’s License or ability to acquire.