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San Francisco Police Cadet Program

$25.88 - $28.37 hourly
Intern Customer Service Government Professional Services Project Managment Law Enforcement Safety

Job Description

The San Francisco Police Department Cadet program is designed to provide a service for the City of San Francisco, the Police Department and the Community that it serves. A Police Cadet is considered a future leader in the community. The goals of the Police Cadet program are to expose men and women to the various aspects of police work in order to prepare them for a career in law enforcement.

The Police Cadet program helps to provide quality candidates for all law enforcement related positions including, but not limited to: Police Officer, Community Police Services Aide or 911 Dispatcher.

A structured program has been established to promote Police Cadets duties and responsibilities. The Police Cadet expectations are high morals, excelling academically, using good judgment, and being active in the community. Police Cadets provide assistance to the San Francisco Police Department in many different ways and they act as a liaison between the police and youth in our community.

General Position Description

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of civilian field and office law enforcement duties in direct support of safety and non-safety personnel to include but not limited to:

  • Perform clerical duties such as ordering, receiving and distributing supplies, processing mail, preparing reports, indexing and filing criminal records and correspondences.
  • May direct and control traffic.
  • Monitor walk-through metal detectors and video surveillance equipment in building security assignments.
  • Search handbags, briefcases, backpacks and other containers.
  • Provide directions and other information to persons entering public buildings.
  • Provide first aid and CPR in case of life-threatening emergencies.
  • Performs traffic and pedestrian control as directed.
  • Participates in crime prevention activities such as neighborhood watch meetings, school and community group presentations, and Police Department building tours.
  • Maintains records and retrieves information.
  • Attends weekend and/or evening training sessions.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities not requiring Peace Officer powers.

Cadet Rotations and Training Assignments

  • Public Safety Building
  • District Station
  • Record Destruction
  • Field Operations Bureau
  • Evidence
  • Investigations
  • Police Academy
  • Records
  • Traffic
  • Other Duties and Assignments as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Learn the organization and functions of a Police Department
  • Techniques for courteously dealing with the public in a tactful, but firm, manner.
  • Communicate orally with people of diverse education, social and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Learn, understand and apply applicable police department rules, regulations, instructions, laws, ordinances, policies, practices and methods.
  • Work courteously with the general public on the telephone and in person.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Walk and/or stand for log periods of time.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Application Requirements:

  • High School Diploma / G.E.D.
  • Currently enrolled in college with 12 units
  • Minimum G.P.A of 2.
  • Valid Driver's License

Martin Rivera

Qualifications

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State

California
San Francisco Police Department
About San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco is a world-class city with a world-class police force. From Fisherman’s Wharf to Golden Gate Park and from Nob Hill to the Tenderloin, whether we’re on foot patrol, horseback, or in squad cars, investigating felonies, responding to emergencies or leading classes on public safety, we’re working with you to help keep our community safe. 

The City and County of San Francisco invite you to join a highly respected police department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security, prevent crime, and enforce the law. Police officers perform a number of essential functions.

For example, they patrol districts to prevent and detect crime; respond to calls for assistance; conduct criminal investigations; interact with the community to build cooperation and support; pursue and arrest suspects; enforce traffic and parking laws; write reports and maintain records; work with superiors, peers, and others as a team; prepare for and participate in planned events; prepare for court and give testimony; and fulfill other administrative duties when required. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Be 21 years of age.
  • There is no maximum age limit.
  • Have not been convicted of a felony crime.
  • Have not been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence.
  • Have not been convicted of any misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession, or control of a firearm.
  • Have a U.S. High School Diploma have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination or have an AA or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Have a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.

Martin Rivera

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