Police Cadet (Part-Time)

If you are interested in starting a career in law enforcement, we invite you to become a CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE CADET!

About the Position:

The Police Cadet performs a wide variety of tasks such as filing of reports, assisting the public, answering telephones, handling counter traffic at the front desk, records, and traffic windows, completes assigned police reports, and provides assistance as needed in all divisions of the Police Department. Police Cadets are part-time employees normally scheduled to work flexible hours up to 20 hours a week.

The general purpose of the Police Cadet program is to regimen young, well-qualified individuals to participate in an organized on-the-job training, which includes instructions in the duties, responsibilities, methods, and techniques of the department. The programs are designed to better qualify the Police Cadets for the position of police officer or other positions inside the Police Department. The Police Cadets perform a wide variety of tasks that would otherwise be provided by sworn or professional staff employees. 

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of operations, services, activities and terminology of a Police Department.
• Understands department policies, procedures, standards, and codes applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.

About the City: 

The City of San Bernardino is a community rich in history and cultural diversity. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, and Spanish missionaries can still be seen throughout the City today. From 1810 to the present, San Bernardino has been recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today, the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the County of San Bernardino with a population of 222,203. 

For more information about becoming a Police Cadet with the City of San Bernardino's Police Department please visit joinSBPD.org or call 909-384-5722.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. The Police Cadets perform a wide variety of tasks under the direct supervision of the unit to which they are assigned. Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Files records in the Records unit.
• Answers telephones and handles counter traffic in the Records Unit.
• Takes fingerprints of citizens.
• Operates a variety of office equipment including telephones, copiers, typewriters, facsimile machines and computers; operates two-way radios.
• Drives a vehicle on City business and assists with vehicle transportation.
• Orders and stocks office supplies and forms; receives and distributes mail; distributes fliers, notices and announcements.
• Assists with the telephones and radios in the Dispatch Unit.
• Prepares miscellaneous counter police reports for the Patrol Division.
• Assists with crime prevention and safety programs with the Crime Prevention Unit.
• Assists with property and evidence control tasks.
• Special projects/special events.

  Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, activities and terminology of a police department.
• Standard record keeping methods and procedures including methods and techniques for receiving, creating and processing crime, missing person, traffic accident and related reports.
• Operational characteristics and legal requirements regarding the use of law enforcement computerized and telecommunications equipment and programs.
• Department policies, procedures, standards and codes applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
• Office practices and procedures, including filing.
•  Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Uses and operations of computers and standard business software.
• Safety precautions and procedures as applied to traffic situations, crime scenes, station security and other law enforcement-related situations.

Ability to:

• Write clear, accurate and comprehensive reports.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Maintain complete, accurate and comprehensive records.
• Listen to and record information accurately.
• Handle office and field situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for others; use tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive matters.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department management, sworn and professional staff police personnel and others encountered in the course of work.
• Have a willingness to work a minimum of 20 hours per week (up to 40 hours during summer/breaks).
• Have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying crimes.
• Successfully complete a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, complete criminal history, record check, polygraph and a medical history.
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation as used in written and oral presentation.
• Interact effectively with the public using problem solving skills and sound judgment.
• Perform basic mathematical functions.
• Read and comprehend difficult written materials.
• Testify credibly in court.
• Have a willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

Click here to view the Police Cadet job description.

Education, Training, and Experience:

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.

 AND 

Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a minimum of six (6) semester units at the time of hire. Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA).

AND

Must be 18-24 years of age.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid California driver's license is required. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may be required to lift and carry supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions and the noise level is generally quiet.  

CITY BENEFITS

After 90 days of continuous service with the City, part-time employees are entitled 24 hours of paid sick leave. These hours reset each fiscal year and will not carry over.

Temporary, part-time and seasonal employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law.  Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in the City's deferred compensation plan is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7.5% of their salary per pay period.     

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application Process

Submit a completed job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of your professional experience and qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials. 

Application Review

• Minimum qualifications
• Completion of the supplemental questionnaire

The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.  

Pre-employment process may include, but is not limited to: 

• Application Review
• Personal History Statement and Pre-Background Interview Questionnaire Packets
• Oral Exam
• Pre-employment Physical Medical Exam
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Employment/Professional Reference Check

As part of the hiring process, you will be required to complete the Pre-Background Interview Questionnaire (PIQ) and Personal History Statement (PHS) for a thorough background investigation and pass a medical and psychological evaluation.

Accommodation

The City of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, whether physical or mental. If you require such accommodations during the assessment process, it is your responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department in writing before the recruitment closing date. For further details on how to request accommodation, please reach out to us at 909-384-5104 or email Stephanie Rivera at rivera_es@sbcity.org. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. 

The San Bernardino Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment and retaliation (Government Code §12940(k); 2 CCR 11023).

Click here (Download PDF reader) to view the Police Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.

For more information about this position, please contact the

City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.

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