Police Cadet

Salary: $19.00 Hourly

Closing Date: 4/11/2025

Position Summary:
Vacancies are in the Police Department. Under direct supervision, attends in-service and academic police training courses. Assists police officers and civilian personnel in the performance of a wide variety of police functions. May operate a police vehicle on a non-emergency basis. Duties vary from routine to difficult, including operation of standard office machines; preparation of reports and maintenance of records; directing traffic at schools and other intersections; operating photography and finger printing equipment for identification purposes; operating radio communication and teletype equipment; assisting in Juvenile and Community Relations units in work with youth; receiving complaints, taking statements, and referring all data to sworn officers for necessary follow-up; assisting in investigative work by interviewing persons in headquarters or the field, tracing missing persons and recovering lost or stolen property. Performs related work as required.
Essential Functions:

• Observe situations analytically and objectively and to record them clearly and completely
• Learn police theories, policies, and practices through in-service training, and work assignments with the goal of qualifying for the position of Police Officer at the end of Cadet Training
• Adhere to prescribed routines and to develop some skill in the operation of office machines, photography and fingerprinting equipment and other police equipment
• Maintain a variety of police records and prepare routine reports from such records;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Requirements:

• Must be minimally 17 years old and preferably no greater than 20 years old at the time of application, but must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of appointment.
• Must possess a High School Diploma from an accredited high school or GED from a state approved program. A copy of your High School Diploma, GED Certificate, or transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or obtain a valid State of Connecticut driver’s license within 45 days of appointment. Failure to obtain a State of Connecticut Driver’s license within 45 days of appointment will result in an administrative separation from employment. A copy of your valid Driver’s License or State Identification card must be submitted with your application.