Police Cadet

An employee in this class is responsible for attending BLET training and performing administrative work. Instruction and training will include such areas as routine patrol, traffic accident and criminal investigation, police vehicle maintenance, traffic enforcement, and responding to service calls. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant or other senior law enforcement officer or supervisor and is evaluated for effectiveness, visibility, compliance with standards, public support, and attainment of BLET Certification.Cadet will perform administrative tasks at the Police Department as well as participate in, and remain in good standing at, and pass all required testing during, BLET training.  The following subject areas will be the focus of the on-the-job portion of training:

• Patrols community to engender their trust and support; checks security of buildings and residences; 
• Investigates traffic accidents; uses measurement devices, eye witness accounts, and determines violations; assists motorists in the exchange of information; provides information to insurance companies regarding accidents; verifies vehicle registrations and ensures compliance with inspections laws
• Conducts pre-tour of duty inspections of vehicle and equipment to ensure readiness with fuel, tire air pressure, and warning sirens and lights and all other support equipment is operational
• Enforces speed limits by monitoring heavy speeding areas for visibility
• Observes and follows people violating traffic laws, vehicle registrations and inspections laws, and other traffic offenses; 
• Conducting criminal investigations by gathering information, processing crime scenes, and interviewing witnesses; 
• Recommends solutions to resolve conflicts
• Regularly and predictably attends work
• Performs related work as required

The Cadet, though training and administrative work experience, is expected to develop the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of departmental standard operating policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
• Knowledge of practices, materials, techniques, and equipment pertinent to job assignment
• Knowledge of criminal human behavior when confronted with difficult situations
• Knowledge of effective communication practices including focused listening
• Knowledge of English grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary
• Knowledge of the operation and uses of personal computers including word processing and database software
• Skill in the use of firearms and other authorized law enforcement equipment
• Ability and willingness to act quickly and properly in emergency situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the general public
• Ability to express thoughts clearly both orally and in writing
• Ability to work varied shifts and assignments including nights, weekends and Holidays
• Ability to work independently without close supervision and as a member of a team
• Ability to take charge of emergency situations until relieved by a law enforcement officer
• Ability to develop a positive public image, exercise judgment in all situations, and demonstrate a positive attitude

Physical Requirements
Work in this class is defined as medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. When in BLET training, employee could move up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas or other information between individuals or groups. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines and motor vehicles, determining accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing surroundings. Employee must be able to demonstrate continued physical fitness to withstand the rigors of the work and potential physical confrontation with assailants and/or foot chases for apprehensions. Education 
Graduation from high school; an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice is preferred; regularly and predictable attend Basic Law Enforcement course, and maintain appropriate passing grades at Basic Law Enforcement Training, required. 
Experience
Prior law enforcement experience is desired
Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Drivers’ License
• Must maintain regular attendance and remain in good standing at Basic Law Enforcement (BLET) training for the purpose of becoming a sworn Law Enforcement Officer through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission and receive such Certification in a reasonable time period following the successful completion of BLET.
• Immunization against Hepatitis A and B is indicated for this position.
• Employee required to successfully complete the NIMS course work applicable to the position within one year

Salary : $43,210