What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Cadet position at City of Laguna Beach?
Embark on a Rewarding Journey in Law Enforcement: Join the City of Laguna Beach as a Part-Time Police Cadet!
What you’ll do: Under the supervision of Laguna Beach Police Department personnel, the Police Cadet (Part-Time) directs traffic as needed and provides orderly control of pedestrian traffic and vehicular parking in an assigned area. The Police Cadet also assists with other departmental officer and support work, and perform various assigned duties within the Police Department. This position reports to Laguna Beach Police Department personnel.
The Schedule: Candidates must be able to work a varied schedule including holidays, weekends, and evenings from April through September.
What makes you great for the role:
- Public Relations Skills
- Professional Integrity and Ethics
- Customer Focus
- Cooperative Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Seek Assistance When Needed
- Planning and Prioritization Ability
- General Office Skills
- Responsibility and Dependability
- Strong Organizational Skills
Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on January 7, 2026.
Examples of duties include but are not necessarily limited to: Field Services:
- Assist with traffic control during special events
- Assist patrol with logistical needs during peak traffic conditions, and weekends and holidays from April to December
- Assisting with fire/flood watch patrols during windy or inclement weather
- Assist detectives with discovery requests
- Prepare miscellaneous paperwork
- Provide support to the Investigation Division
- Interacting with the public on the phone and in person
- Clerical duties such as filing paperwork and data entry
- Entering and retrieving confidential data from computer databases
- Fingerprinting of applicants
- Assisting with the transportation and tracking of evidence
- Taking photographs and creating flyers and notices
- Assisting with social media platforms such as Facebook
- Assist with scheduling of Police Department training
- Assist with new-hire orientation and recruitment
- Assist with various tasks assigned by the Department Training Officer
- Assist with replenishing patrol supplies
- Assist with assigned vehicle maintenance and management
- Assist with data entry
- Assist with other duties assigned
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Must be 18-25 years of age.
Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Related college-level coursework and experience in the field performing traffic control is highly desirable.
Experience: One year of public contact work experience, preferably in a law enforcement agency.
License/Certificate Requirements: Due to the performance of field duties, which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Related college-level coursework and experience in the field performing traffic control is highly desirable.
Experience: One year of public contact work experience, preferably in a law enforcement agency.
License/Certificate Requirements: Due to the performance of field duties, which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the next review date of January 7, 2026. Applications will be screened carefully and selected candidates will be invited to undergo a department interview. The appointed hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions.
Preplacement Process: A candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a thorough police background check with the Laguna Beach Police Department, a polygraph test, and a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Successful completion of a pre-placement medical exam including pre-employment drug testing is also required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.
Salary : $19 - $22