Police Cadet

Redding, CA
Redding Police Department

Salary: $16.00 – $18.52 Hourly.

Position Summary:

The Police Cadet program is designed to provide law enforcement exposure to those individuals with a serious commitment toward pursuing a career in law enforcement. Individuals in this classification support field operations, records, administrative, and investigative personnel by performing a variety of non hazardous police and clerical work.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs filing.
  • Maintains logs and worksheets.
  • Answers phone and takes and provides information.
  • Transports vehicles.
  • Performs traffic control.
  • Assists public at front counter.
  • Serves subpoenas.
  • Signs off on mechanical violations.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Typical education would include a high school education, and current enrollment in, or completion of, classes in Administration of Justice.
  • Typical experience would include office work, prior experience as a police explorer, or working with the public.
  • Minimum of 18 years of age is desired.
  • Possess the appropriate California driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
  • Familiarity of typing keyboard desirable.