What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Cadet position at City of Springfield?
JOB Responsible for performing elementary and routine police tasks, chiefly of the clerical nature, not requiring the exercise of police powers and performed at the training level. Work is performed under close supervision of the Police Sergeant in accordance with well-established procedures. No supervision is exercised over other employees.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Performs elementary and routine police tasks, chiefly of a clerical nature, not requiring the exercise of police powers, and performed to acquire knowledge of departmental functions and procedures.
- Maintains and files records, operates office machines, answers telephones, codes messages, receives complaints, enters and indexes official documents, acts as escort, guide and messenger, prepares and tabulates facts and figures for statistical purposes.
- Performs other related duties.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be between the ages of 17 1/2-23yrs by the date of the exam. Must be 18 by the date of hire.
- Possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License