Overview
Police Cadet Jobs in Lynnwood, USA at City of Lynnwood
Role Overview
The incumbent of this position serves in a learning or training capacity while assisting regular commissioned police officers and other police department personnel in the performance of their duties. Cadets are supervised by the Training Sergeant but may also receive instructions and guidance from other police department personnel.
Job Location and Equipment Utilized
Work is normally performed in an office environment or outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Equipment utilized includes standard office equipment, departmental computers with associated software and peripherals, department vehicles and other miscellaneous equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Transports police department vehicles for general service and maintenance.
- Provides service and support to a wide variety of employees of the police department and the City.
- Inspects and maintains all equipment used.
- Performs a wide variety of activities which may include office work, traffic direction, crowd control activities, civic events, and other assignments as directed.
- Performs fingerprinting of civilians as needed.
- Attends mandatory training and completes shift work requirements as established by the Training Sergeant.
- Assists sworn and civilian personnel with essential non-emergency tasks.
- Assists with training programs including equipment transportation and setup.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively recognize actual and potential dangers and to determine the proper course of action.
- Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions.
- Must possess good powers of observation and memory.
- Ability to understand the problems and attitudes of people of all ethnic and socio-economic groups in relation to law enforcement agencies.
- Ability to write clear concise reports organizing details logically, utilizing correct spelling and grammar.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret applicable federal and state laws and city ordinances.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, superiors and the general public, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good mental intelligence, emotional stability, self-assurance and a high degree of initiative and good judgment.
Required Physical Traits
- Ability to perform the required physical activities of assigned duties.
- Ability to work variable shifts.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and to patrol city parks on foot.
- Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
- Possible exposure to altercations and confrontations, contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
- Ability to safely drive a vehicle in all weather conditions.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire and enrolled at a college or university accredited in a program related to public safety. Must possess a valid Washington State Driver License, have a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier, and be able to pass a police background check.
Disqualifiers False Information
- Evidence that the applicant has willfully provided false or misleading information during the application or screening process, either orally or in writing.
Criminal History
- Convicted of a felony crime or offense.
- Convicted of any crime or offense (felony or misdemeanor), involving perjury, false statements or a crime of moral turpitude.
- Commission of an unreported felony crime during the three year period immediately preceding the date of application.
- Convicted of a crime or offense of domestic violence.
- Recent or ongoing affiliation with, and/or support of, an organization or group which advocates the violent overthrow of the United States government, or whose professed goals are contrary to the interests of public safety.
Substance Abuse
- Any illegal use of a controlled substance within three years immediately preceding the date of application.
- Illegal use of a controlled substance through injection into the body at any time.
- A pattern of illegal drug use within the previous four years preceding the date of application that indicates ongoing, regular or…
Title: Police Cadet
Company: City of Lynnwood
Location: Lynnwood, USA
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