POLICE CADET (PART-TIME)



Job Details

POLICE CADET (PART-TIME)
Employer

City of El Cerrito

Salary

$14.74 - $15.51 Hourly

Location

El Cerrito, CA

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

2017-3

Department

Police

Opening Date

04/09/2018

CLASS DESCRIPTION

THE COMMUNITY
Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 24,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens.
 
THE  DEPARTMENT AND POSITION
El Cerrito Police Department is a modern, well-managed department providing police services to a community of 24,000 residents. 
 

Under general supervision, this position will perform a wide variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties as required; provide non-emergency assistance; learn and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures; carry out oral and written directions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; meet the on-going physical requirements of the position. Police Cadets are hired into this temporary non-sworn, non-benefited position for up to a five-year period or until completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent, while the Police Cadet(s) and the department explore the interest and competency for longer-term employment opportunities in law enforcement. They are not covered by the City's classified (Civil Service) system, and serve at the pleasure of the Chief of Police. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES)

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions: 

  • Provide reception and general clerical functions in support of law enforcement activities; includes answering phones, greeting public, operating office equipment for faxing/copying, filing, processing paperwork. 
  • Provides support/assistance for Records and Communications within the Police Department. 
  • Assists with booking, transportation, and supervision of prisoners, and other detention related duties.
  • Learns and interprets laws, regulation, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment; must be able to perform the essential job functions of the position; must be attending an accredited college or university and enrolled in at least 6 semester or 8 quarter units and maintaining a 'C' average; must have a California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record; be free of felony convictions. 

This position is non-benefited.

In accordance with California state law, you are entitled to three (3) paid sick leave days per year. These days are eligible for use following your 90th day of employment with the City. 

01
Applicants for positions with the El Cerrito Police Department must meet minimum standards. According to City of El Cerrito Police Department policy, "the following standards have been adopted for public safety applicants." I certify I have read this statement and will provide true and accurate answers. I understand that answering yes to any of the following questions may be disqualifying.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Operation of a Motor Vehicle Receipt of three or more moving violations (or any single violation of a potential life threatening violation, i.e., reckless driving, speed contest, suspect of a pursuit, etc.) within three years prior to application. Moving violations for which there is a factual finding of innocence shall not be included. (1000.31.e.1) Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable collisions within three years prior to date of application. (1000.31. e.2) A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within four years prior to application or any two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. (1000.31.e.3) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Integrity Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission during the application or background process shall be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview (Personal History Statement) or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies. (1000.32.e. 1) Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document, or sustained episodes of academic cheating. (1000.32.e.2) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Credibility as a Witness in a Court of Law Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under California Law within three years prior to application. (1000.33. b. 1) Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses under California law as an adult. (1000.33.b.2) Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers). (1000.33.b.3) Admission(s) of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony-misdemeanor offenses) under California law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer including military police officers).(1000.33.b.4) Admission(s) of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft. (1000.33.b.5) Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence as an adult against a romantic partner or parent. (1000.33. b. 6) Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children, including, but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, indecent exposure, except: acts of consensual unlawful intercourse accomplished between two minors shall not be included, unless more than four years difference in age existed at the time of the acts. (1000.33.b. 7) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Learning Ability Being under current academic dismissal from any college or university where such dismissal is still in effect and was initiated within the past two years prior to the date of application. (1000.35. e. 1) Having been academically dismissed from any P.O.S.T. certified basic law enforcement academy wherein no demonstrated effort has been made to improve in the deficient areas, except: subsequent successful completion of another P.O.S.T. basic law enforcement academy shall rescind this requirement. (1000.35. e.2) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Personal Sensitivity Having been disciplined by any employer (including the military and/or any law enforcement training facility) for acts constituting racial, ethnic or sexual harassment or discrimination. (1000.3 6.f. 1) During this process, uttering any epithet derogatory of another person's race, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation. (1000.36.f.2) Having been disciplined by any employer as an adult for fighting in the workplace.(1000.3 6.f. 3) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Judgment Under Pressure Admission(s) of administrative conviction or criminal convictions for any act amounting to assault under color of authority or any other violation of federal or state Civil Rights laws. (1000.37.e.1) Any admission(s) of administrative conviction or criminal conviction for failure to properly report witnessed criminal conduct committed by another law enforcement officer. (1000.37. e.2) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Illegal Use or Possession of Drugs Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within seven years prior to application for employment. (1000.38.a.1) Any adult use or possession of marijuana within one year prior to application for employment. (1000.38. a. 2) Any other illegal adult use or possession of a drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within three years prior to application for employment. (1000.38.a.3) Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug while employed in any law enforcement capacity, military police, or as a student enrolled in college accredited courses related to the criminal justice field. (1000.38.a.4) Any adult manufacture or cultivation of a drug or illegal substance. (1000.38.a.5) Failure to divulge to the police department during the background investigation any information about personal illegal use or possession of drugs. (1000.38.a.6) Any drug test of the applicant, during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs are detected. (1000.38.a. 7) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?
  • Yes
  • No

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Employer
City of El Cerrito
Address
10890 San Pablo Ave.

El Cerrito, California, 94530
Phone
(510) 215-4300

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