City of Oakland
Police Cadet, PT (Continuous)
$15.60 - $17.20 Hourly
$32,448.00 - $35,776.00 Annually
Oakland, CA
Part Time
18-PS161-05
Oakland Police Department
05/16/2018
Continuous
$15.60 - $17.20 Hourly
$32,448.00 - $35,776.00 Annually
Oakland, CA
Part Time
18-PS161-05
Oakland Police Department
05/16/2018
Continuous
The Position
The Oakland Police Department extends a special opportunity to students interested in pursuing a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement with one of the best police agencies in the State and is currently recruiting to fill Police Cadet, part-time vacancies.
Applicants must be at least 17.5 years of age at the time of application (and must be between 18 and 20.5 years of age at time of appointment).
Applicants must be attending high school or an accredited college or university in good standing with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
This position is an at will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules.Examples of Duties
Cadets are assigned and rotated through a variety of divisions to provide exposure to many aspects of law enforcement. Cadet assignments may include, traffic, recruitment and background investigations, training, community policing, youth services, and the identification unit. Experienced Police Officers and civilian supervisors will provide extensive supervision, counseling, training and evaluation for each Cadet. Cadets may work up to 19.5 hours per week, but individual schedules are dependent on department needs and school schedules.
Minimum Requirements for Application
The Police Cadet position is a preparatory position for the Police Officer Trainee. Cadets are strongly encouraged to apply for the Police Officer Trainee position at the conclusion of their Cadet assignment.
- Cadets are hourly employees, at least 17.5 years of age at the time of application (must be between 18 and 20.5 at time of appointment), who receive training and experience in law enforcement.
- Applicants must be attending high school or an accredited college or university in good standing with a 2.0 GPA or higher. College students must be enrolled full time with at least 6 units of college courses that are academic in nature. High school seniors must be registered at or accepted for admittance to an accredited college or university at the time of appointment.
- Cadets are hourly employees, at least 17.5 years of age at the time of application (must be between 18 and 20.5 at time of appointment), who receive training and experience in law enforcement.
Supplemental Information
- The Selection ProcessStage I: The first stage in the selection process will consist of a review of each applicant's employment application and supplemental questionnaire for minimum qualifications (weighted pass/fail). Applications submitted without all required materials will not be given further consideration.
Stage II: The second stage will consist of a written examination, administered by Human Resources Management (HRM), that is weighted pass/fail, and departmental oral interview and physical ability test. The written test, oral interview and physical ability test are scheduled for Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 9:30a.m. at the Police Administration Building Auditorium located at 455 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 in the lobby. The written test measures basic skills such as inductive reasoning, reading comprehension, and memory recall. The oral interview will evaluate oral communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment. Candidates should come prepared with gym clothes and shoes, to participate in the Physical Ability Test (PAT). The PAT test consists of job-related physical tasks performed in an "obstacle course" that must be completed (visit www.opdjobs.com for additional information and practice workshop dates).
A hiring list will be developed by HRM directly from the Stage II written examination. Candidates must pass this examination in order to be placed on the hiring list for further Oakland Police Department consideration.
Additional InformationCandidates who pass the written examination, physical ability test and oral interview must successfully complete a background investigation prior to being hired.
The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
*Note: Subsequent Written Exam, Oral Interview and Physical Ability Tests will be scheduled periodically.
How to ApplyApply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least an hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also work stations at the Oakland Police Department Background and Recruiting, 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite D, Oakland, CA 94612. Work stations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).Our on-line application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Help Desk at (877) 204-4442.
You may also call the Oakland Police Department Background and Recruiting Office at (510) 238-3338 for information.
The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.
- Employer
- City of Oakland
- Phone
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(510) 238-3112
- Website
- http://www.oaklandca.gov/
- Address
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150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor
Oakland, California, 94612
- Employer
- City of Oakland
- Phone
- (510) 238-3112
- Website
- http://www.oaklandca.gov/
- Address
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150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor
Oakland, California, 94612
- Police Cadet, PT (Continuous) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- I certify that my current age falls between 17.5 - 20.5 years of age. I will not be older than 20.5 years of age by August 3, 2018.
- * QUESTION 2
- I certify that I am currently in good standing in high school, an accredited college, or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- * QUESTION 3
- If selected to proceed in the exam process, can you provide legal documentation (passport, driver's license, military ID, birth certificate, etc.) demonstrating your date of birth?
- * QUESTION 4
- I certify that I hold a valid California Driver's License, or can obtain one by the August 3, 2018.
- * Required Question