Police Cadet

Malden, MA
Malden Police Department

Salary: $49,995.40

Position Summary:

The Police Cadet performs clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department such as taking incident reports, dispatching police officers and answering telephones.

Essential Functions:

  • Attend, train, test, and achieve certification in the State of Massachusetts-mandated E-911 system as well as the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) and MA Registry of Motor Vehicle systems;
  • Train and gain proficiency in use of the in-house Computer Aided Dispatch system as well as call handling techniques. Utilize the Computer Aided Dispatch system to enter all calls for service and to access the database for investigations or other needs;
  • Assist uniformed police officers with all dispatching functions. Monitor and answer emergency telephone calls coming into the Department, assess and evaluate the seriousness of each call, determine the proper type of emergency response and dispatch it to the proper location;
  • Monitor prisoners via closed circuit television (CCTV) for safety reasons and performs on-site detainee cell checks when requested by the Officer-in-Charge;
  • Monitor city-wide CCTV system for public safety concerns and anti-crime efforts;
  • Access the NCIC/CJIS computer as requested, in order to fulfill the requests of officers working the street, on traffic stops, working details or for reasons specified otherwise;
  • Enter and update articles such as stolen vehicles; license plates; guns and missing persons data within the NCIC computer system;
  • Prepare and assist with written police reports pertaining to incidents as requested by the general public as well as arrest reports for court appearances by the Department;
  • Assist uniformed officers with the distribution of prisoner meals;
  • Perform other administrative duties such as monitor and answer business telephone lines, file documents to the Bureau of Records;
  • In the absence of the police dispatcher, assume all duties as assigned;
  • Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or situation dictates by the Shift Commander. Regular attendance at the workplace is required.

Requirements:

  • High School education and up to one (1) year of administrative/clerical experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

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