Police Cadet

Salary: $18.82 – $21.80 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of Laguna Beach Police Department personnel, the Police Cadet (Part-Time) directs traffic as needed and provides orderly control of pedestrian traffic and vehicular parking in an assigned area. The Police Cadet also assists with other departmental officer and support work, and perform various assigned duties within the Police Department. This position reports to Laguna Beach Police Department personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with traffic control during special events
• Assist patrol with logistical needs during peak traffic conditions, and weekends and holidays from April to December
• Assisting with fire/flood watch patrols during windy or inclement weather
• Assist detectives with discovery requests
• Prepare miscellaneous paperwork
• Provide support to the Investigation Division
• Interacting with the public on the phone and in person
• Clerical duties such as filing paperwork and data entry
• Entering and retrieving confidential data from computer databases
• Fingerprinting of applicants
• Assisting with the transportation and tracking of evidence
• Taking photographs and creating flyers and notices
• Assisting with social media platforms such as Facebook
• Assist with scheduling of Police Department training
• Assist with new-hire orientation and recruitment
• Assist with various tasks assigned by the Department Training Officer
• Assist with replenishing patrol supplies
• Assist with assigned vehicle maintenance and management
• Assist with data entry
• Assist with other duties assigned

Requirements:

• Must be 18-25 years of age.
• Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Related college-level coursework and experience in the field performing traffic control is highly desirable.
• One year of public contact work experience, preferably in a law enforcement agency.
• Due to the performance of field duties, which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.