About this opportunity
City of Redding lists this Police Cadet opportunity in redding, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Police Cadet PositionThe City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Police Cadet within the Redding Police Department. This position is not intended to send individuals to a Law Enforcement Academy as a Police Recruit. 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.We are looking for someone to: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.Qualifications we're looking for:Some basic knowledge of police procedures preferredKnowledge of filing and recordkeeping.Knowledge of motor vehicles, city streets and addresses.Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees.Ability to answer phone and provide information.Ability to read and writeAbility to find addresses and people and serve subpoenasAbility to maintain a valid California Driver's License.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.What to expect from the Application and Exam Process:You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder. Test Requirements: The examination process may include an oral board examination, a written examination, or any combination thereof. This recruitment may close at anytime with little or no notice. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies. If you applied for this position on or before February 28, 2024 you will be required to submit a new application in order to be considered for this position. Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score. Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon: positive past employment references, passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check, passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test, and passing an extensive background investigation prior to appointment.The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Worksite address
redding, CA, 96001, US
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