Police Cadet

Job Description:

Police Cadet

Description

The Position

Under close supervision, performs a variety of trainee level law enforcement functions for the City of Riverside Police Department. This is a work training program for college students who are preparing for a career in law enforcement.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Determines classes of crime and collects evidence.
• Prepare detailed police reports.
• Initiates and issues parking citations.
• Assists officers policing special events.
• Assists in crime scene security
• Assists support personnel with clerical duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D; must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester units at an accredited college or university and maintain a minimum of a 2.0 or "C" grade point average.

Special Requirement: Minimum age of 18 years required with a maximum age of 24 years.

Selection Process

Medical Category: Group 3

Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Career Advancement Opportunities
From: Police Cadet
To: Police Service Representative or Police Officer

Temporary Variable & Full-Time

Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security.

Closing Date/Time: 2/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$17.47 - $20.22 Hourly