Police Cadet (Part-time)

Job Description

Description and Essential Functions

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The City of Murrieta is accepting applications for the position of Police Cadet (Part-Time) to fill one (1) current vacancy. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancy within this classification for up to one (1) year.

THE POSITION

Under the supervision of sworn Police personnel, the Police Cadet performs a variety of routine and progressively difficult police clerical and technical support duties in the areas including, but not limited to: lobby reception, records, crime prevention, patrol, traffic, and property control.

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, performs assignments restricted to non-enforcement police-related functions, assists police officers in non-hazardous duties, performs communications duties, processes prisoners and performs related clerical duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from supervisory and management staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Police Cadet is a non-sworn training classification used to introduce and prepare an individual for a potential career in law enforcement. Incumbents perform assignments involving the delivery of non-emergency police services such as identification of persons through fingerprints, traffic and parking control, and answering and evaluating calls for emergency and police services as well as completing related paperwork. Incumbents may be assigned to any shift including nights, weekends and holidays.

Police Cadets are required to attend college, taking a minimum of 6 units, at the same time they are working at the Murrieta Police Department. Scheduled work hours will not conflict with class schedules. Work days and hours will be assigned so the Cadet has adequate time to devote to his or her education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, or remove job duties as necessary and will make reasonable accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to enable qualified individuals to perform the position’s essential functions. The omission of a specific duty does not preclude it from being assigned if it is similar, related, or logically aligned with the role’s overall responsibilities .

• Performs a wide variety of routine to complex clerical duties to support departmental or divisional operations, including processing officers' daily logs, filing, data entry, photocopying, film developing, and ordering supplies as needed
  
• Performs fingerprinting duties of citizens and prospective City employees
  
• Collects and compiles statistical data; research crime trends for publication to police officers and public
  
• Enforces parking regulations and issues citations as necessary; prepares abandoned vehicle reports and arranges for towing
  
• Processes information related to traffic accidents and related citations
  

• Checks in, delivers, and releases evidence
  
• Maintains accurate and detailed records, verifies the accuracy of the information, researches discrepancies, and records information
  
• Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; learns and applies departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files
  
• Prepares, copies, collates, and distributes a variety of documents and reports; ensures proper filing of copies in departmental or central files
  
• Screens calls, visitors, and mail; assists public at front counter and directs public to appropriate locations and/or staff; learns and assists in interpreting and applying regulations, policies, procedures, systems, rules, and precedents in response to inquiries and complaints from the public; directs callers to appropriate City staff as necessary
  
• Composes, types, formats, and proofreads a wide variety of routine reports, letters, documents, and memoranda; types from rough drafts, verbal instructions, or transcribing machine recordings; checks drafts for punctuation, spelling, and grammar; suggests corrections to drafts
  
• Receives, opens, time stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming and interdepartmental mail; prepares and distributes outgoing mail
  
• Maintains and updates departmental record systems; enters and updates information with departmental activity, inventory files, and report summaries; retrieves information from systems as required
  
• Maintains and arranges activities and events as assigned
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCA TION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications includes:

• Possession of a High School diploma or equivalent
  
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester units at an accredited college or university
  

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass a Police background investigation
  

AGE REQUIREMENT

• Minimum age of 18 years required. Incumbent Police Cadets will end employment with the agency upon reaching their 23rd birthday
  

CITIZENSHIP

• Must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for United States citizenship. In accordance with California State law, citizenship status must be conferred within three (3) years of applying for citizenship
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Driving is an essential job function; therefore, a valid California Driver's License is required
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Disaster Service Workers

In accordance with Government Code 3100, this position is declared to be a disaster service worker subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Full Background + Polygraph/Voice Stress ( Tier 5 )
Final candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive pre-employment screening process, including a full background investigation, Department of Justice Live Scan (DOJ/LS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint clearance, and a non-safety pre-employment physical examination. Candidates will also be required to successfully complete a polygraph or voice stress examination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful, but firm, manner
  
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
  
• Modern offices practices, methods, and computer equipment
  
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation
  
• Basic mathematical principles
  
• Safe driving principles and practices
  

ABILITY TO

• Learn the organization and functions of a Police Department
  
• Learn and apply applicable laws, ordinances, policies, practices, and methods
  
• Work courteously with the general public on the telephone and in person
  
• Understand carry out oral and written directions
  
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  

• Communicate tactfully and effectively with the public while remaining calm and following designated protocols in stressful and/or emergency situations
  
• Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image
  
• Work irregular hours, as required
  
• Maintain accurate records and files
  
• Perform procedures in an organized and accurate manner
  
• Depending on assignment, make accurate arithmetic calculations
  
• Maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
  
• Safely operate a vehicle
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in the field and in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; vision to read printed materials, a computer screen, and examine evidence; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain and landscapes when performing parking enforcement duties. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate parking enforcement related tools and equipment. Position in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The employee typically works in both field and office conditions. The employee frequently works outdoors and is exposed to variable weather conditions as well as road traffic. The noise level can occasionally be loud, above 85 decibels, when performing field duties on public streets. Frequent driving is required for traffic control monitoring and to respond to accident or crime scene sites. When working indoors, the employee works in office conditions with a noise level that is quiet or moderately quiet, at or below 85 decibels.

This is a part time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited not to exceed 980 hours per fiscal year.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A City application form and resume must be submitted online. Applicants can apply online at www.MurrietaCA.gov .

SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The examination process may include a combination of appraisal interviews, performance tests, and writing exercises designed to evaluate the candidates' skills, training, and experience.

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. The City reserves the right to merge eligibility lists as needed. Final selection is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment requirements .

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Murrieta is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, and promotions are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), marital or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, disability, or any other basis that is inconsistent with federal, state or local laws.

THE COMMUNITY
Located just north of San Diego County, the City of Murrieta is home to approximately 120,000 people. Central to all of Southern California, residents of Murrieta live in one of the safest cities in the U.S. With top-ranked schools, 53 parks, and 1,300 acres of parks, trails, and open space, it is consistently ranked the top place to live in SW Riverside County. With a dynamic business environment, one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state, and a high median income. Murrieta offers its residents an exceptional quality of life in an engaged and connected community.

THE DEPARTMENT The Murrieta Police Department was formed in 1992 and has grown to 114 sworn officers and 72 professional support staff. The Department is proud of its partnership with the community to fight crime and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and play in Murrieta. The Police Department has its own communications center that provides dispatching services for Menifee Police, Murrieta Police, and Fire Departments. In addition to patrol and general investigations, the Police Department has sworn assignments to include juvenile investigations and school resource officers; task force positions to include auto theft, major narcotics, gangs, parole/probation compliance, and computer forensics; and assignments in traffic and off-road enforcement, SWAT, and crisis/hostage negotiations. It is the Police Department's mission to provide the highest quality service to the community. The FBI has ranked the City of Murrieta as the third safest city to live in. With the support of Murrieta voters through the addition of a local sales tax (Measure T), the Police Department is investing in additional personnel, equipment, and technology that will allow us to maintain, if not improve, our standing.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Organization: Unrepresented
Adopted: 2/2020

N/A - THIS IS A PART-TIME, NON-BENEFITED POSITION.

The City does not belong to the Social Security system. Therefore, enrollment in the PARSARS 457 retirement program is mandatory and requires a contribution of 7.5% of base earnings. The City contributes 1.3%, and the employee contributes 6.2% of base earnings; contributions are made each pay period on a pre-tax basis.

Pursuant to the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (AB 1522), eligible part-time employees will accrue 40 hours or five (5) days of paid sick leave each fiscal year for a maximum accrual of 80 hours. This paid sick leave is available to the employee on the 90th day of employment.

Part-time shifts for all temporary/part-time employees must not exceed 980 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30).

There are no rights to employment, and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.

Closing Date/Time: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific