Police Cadet

Redding, CA
Redding Police Department

Salary: $15.75 to $17.36 per hour.

Position Summary:

The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Police Cadet within the Redding Police Department.

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.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age by the closing date and possess the appropriate California driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
  • Familiarity of typing keyboard desirable.
  • 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.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age by the closing date and possess the appropriate California driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
  • Familiarity of typing keyboard desirable.