Police Cadet

Summary

Police CadetApplications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time; all interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.To perform a variety of tasks in a planned program of orientation to the field of law enforcement; and performs related duties, as assigned.This classification is a part-time classification performing routine or moderately complex work assisting in the field of law enforcement, and involves the incumbent in the various phases of law enforcement and the general operation of a police department. The Police Cadet program is designed to prepare the Police Cadet for a career in law enforcement. Some of the Police Cadet's duties are similar to those of regular Police Officers, but at no point is a Police Cadet's assignment directly comparable with that of a regular Police Officer.General supervision is provided by various full-time personnel. No supervision is exercised.Essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.)Assist the public by giving routine information on police department services.Perform a variety of typing and clerical tasks in filing and indexing of records.Compile statistics and conduct special surveys and studies related to the field of law enforcement.Check physical security of private and public buildings.Assist in directing traffic at special events.Fingerprint and photograph applicants for employment; assist in evidence storage.Assist with vehicle transportation and supply inventory maintenance.Conduct crime prevention and school programs.Assist in the processing and cataloging of criminal evidence.Conduct parking enforcement duties.To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.A typical combination is:Experience: None required.Education: Completion of high school, its equivalent or currently enrolled as a high school senior. Preference is given for currently participating in a college level criminal justice program or related field. Must have no felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit to submit a City of Brea electronic employment application. Electronic applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City of Brea employment application. The City of Brea cannot accept responsibility for notifying candidates of incomplete applications. It is the candidate's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.The selection process shall consist of two phases: (If you should need assistance in completing the employment application or in participating in the selection process, please notify Human Resources prior to the filing deadline or as soon as possible).Phase One - Application Review: The first phase of the selection process shall be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate's application. Those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education and experience, as submitted, may be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process. No weight shall be assigned to this phase of the selection process.Phase Two - Oral Appraisal Interview (Weighted 100%): Candidates who receive a minimum score of 70% on this phase shall have their name placed on the Eligibility List for Police Cadet. Eligibility Lists are generally valid for one year. Once the list is established, the Police Services Department may conduct follow-up assessments. Prospective candidates must successfully complete a thorough background review. Upon a contingent offer of employment, prospective candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and provide proof of legal work status. All new employees will be fingerprinted as a part of the employment process and a criminal history check will be conducted with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.The City of Brea recruits, promotes, and hires without regard to race, color, religion, physical disability or condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, age or national origin, except in those specific instances whereby a bona fide occupational qualification demands otherwise. The City of Brea hires only United States citizens or lawfully authorized aliens.The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.The City of Brea offers a generous benefit package for eligible employees for the Part-time Employment and Benefits Policy members, including:Salary Range: Composed of seven (7) steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance. (Some full-time classifications represented in bargaining groups are hired as part-time employees (i.e. Maintenance Worker I). Should that be the case, they will have a salary range of eleven (11) steps).Retirement: In lieu of a social security contribution, all part-time regular and part-time intermittent employees that are not in the CalPERS retirement system must participate in the City's 457 deferred compensation program. The mandatory minimum contribution is seven and a half percent (7.5%).Health Insurance: Certain part-time employees may be eligible to participate in the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) Program for medical insurance. To be eligible, employees must meet CalPERS PEMHCA requirements (e.g., must work at least half-time and have a permanent appointment or a "limited term" appointment with a duration of more than six months.) Effective January 1, 2024, the City's contribution toward CalPERS health insurance premiums for these eligible and participating part-time employees shall be $162 per month.Group Insurance Programs: Part-time regular employees may participate in the City's dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical/dependent programs, short term disability, critical illness, cancer, accident or pet insurances.Bilingual Pay: $0.58 per hour for eligible languages in addition to English.Holidays: Part-time regular employees shall be paid four (4) hours for regularly scheduled work days any of the holidays listed in their employment and benefits policy.General Leave: Part-time Regular/Intermittent employees may earn and/or accrue vacation and sick leave time based on their employment and benefits policy.

Job Description

Police CadetApplications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time; all interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.To perform a variety of tasks in a planned program of orientation to the field of law enforcement; and performs related duties, as assigned.This classification is a part-time classification performing routine or moderately complex work assisting in the field of law enforcement, and involves the incumbent in the various phases of law enforcement and the general operation of a police department. The Police Cadet program is designed to prepare the Police Cadet for a career in law enforcement. Some of the Police Cadet's duties are similar to those of regular Police Officers, but at no point is a Police Cadet's assignment directly comparable with that of a regular Police Officer.General supervision is provided by various full-time personnel. No supervision is exercised.Essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.)Assist the public by giving routine information on police department services.Perform a variety of typing and clerical tasks in filing and indexing of records.Compile statistics and conduct special surveys and studies related to the field of law enforcement.Check physical security of private and public buildings.Assist in directing traffic at special events.Fingerprint and photograph applicants for employment; assist in evidence storage.Assist with vehicle transportation and supply inventory maintenance.Conduct crime prevention and school programs.Assist in the processing and cataloging of criminal evidence.Conduct parking enforcement duties.To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.A typical combination is:Experience: None required.Education: Completion of high school, its equivalent or currently enrolled as a high school senior. Preference is given for currently participating in a college level criminal justice program or related field. Must have no felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit to submit a City of Brea electronic employment application. Electronic applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City of Brea employment application. The City of Brea cannot accept responsibility for notifying candidates of incomplete applications. It is the candidate's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.The selection process shall consist of two phases: (If you should need assistance in completing the employment application or in participating in the selection process, please notify Human Resources prior to the filing deadline or as soon as possible).Phase One - Application Review: The first phase of the selection process shall be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate's application. Those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education and experience, as submitted, may be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process. No weight shall be assigned to this phase of the selection process.Phase Two - Oral Appraisal Interview (Weighted 100%): Candidates who receive a minimum score of 70% on this phase shall have their name placed on the Eligibility List for Police Cadet. Eligibility Lists are generally valid for one year. Once the list is established, the Police Services Department may conduct follow-up assessments. Prospective candidates must successfully complete a thorough background review. Upon a contingent offer of employment, prospective candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and provide proof of legal work status. All new employees will be fingerprinted as a part of the employment process and a criminal history check will be conducted with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.The City of Brea recruits, promotes, and hires without regard to race, color, religion, physical disability or condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, age or national origin, except in those specific instances whereby a bona fide occupational qualification demands otherwise. The City of Brea hires only United States citizens or lawfully authorized aliens.The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.The City of Brea offers a generous benefit package for eligible employees for the Part-time Employment and Benefits Policy members, including:Salary Range: Composed of seven (7) steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance. (Some full-time classifications represented in bargaining groups are hired as part-time employees (i.e. Maintenance Worker I). Should that be the case, they will have a salary range of eleven (11) steps).Retirement: In lieu of a social security contribution, all part-time regular and part-time intermittent employees that are not in the CalPERS retirement system must participate in the City's 457 deferred compensation program. The mandatory minimum contribution is seven and a half percent (7.5%).Health Insurance: Certain part-time employees may be eligible to participate in the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) Program for medical insurance. To be eligible, employees must meet CalPERS PEMHCA requirements (e.g., must work at least half-time and have a permanent appointment or a "limited term" appointment with a duration of more than six months.) Effective January 1, 2024, the City's contribution toward CalPERS health insurance premiums for these eligible and participating part-time employees shall be $162 per month.Group Insurance Programs: Part-time regular employees may participate in the City's dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical/dependent programs, short term disability, critical illness, cancer, accident or pet insurances.Bilingual Pay: $0.58 per hour for eligible languages in addition to English.Holidays: Part-time regular employees shall be paid four (4) hours for regularly scheduled work days any of the holidays listed in their employment and benefits policy.General Leave: Part-time Regular/Intermittent employees may earn and/or accrue vacation and sick leave time based on their employment and benefits policy.