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MEETING DATE: AUGUST 15, 2005
TO:
WilLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM:
SCOTT M. JORDAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT CADET PROGRAM
SUMMARY:
As part of the City's FY2005/06 budget process, the City Council approved the creation
of a Police Cadet program. Approval of this agenda item will authorize adoption of a
class specification for the position of Police Cadet and authorize a salary range for the
new classification.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the attached class specification titled Police Cadet and authorize salary range
231 ($9.01 to $11.00 per hour) for this classification.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City budgeted $54,000 for the Police Cadet Program for fiscal year 2005/06; as
such no budget adjustment is required.
BACKGROUND:
The Cadet Program will serve as an apprenticeship to prepare young men and women
for a career in law enforcement. This program will enable the City of Tustin to introduce
young adults to various career opportunites in law enforcement and will enable Tustin
greater exposure to individuals interested in these fields of employment.
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Scott M. Jordanf!
Chief of Police
CITY OF TUSTIN
POLICE CADET
Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and
responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications mav not include all
duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to
outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey
the aualifications of incumbents within the nosition.
DEFINITION:
Under direct supervision performs a variety of routine and progressively more advanced tasks in an
apprenticeship program in preparation for a career in law enforcement.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
The Cadet program introduces young men and women, ages 18-22, to the field of law enforcement.
The program is designed to develop the skills and abilities of young individuals who wish to one day
pursue a career in law enforcement.
Individuals work part-time while enrolled in college in a variety of assignments throughout the Police
Department including, but not limited to, Front Desk, Professional Standards Unit, Community
Policing Unit, Communications, Investigations, Traffic, Property, Records, Crime Scene
Investigation, and Fleet Maintenance. Work hours are typically assigned around the student's class
schedule; approximately 20 hours per week during school months; up to 40 hours per week during
summer and/or school breaks. Individuals may be assigned to work various shifts including nights,
weekends and holidays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes but are not limited to the following)
These functions may not be present in all positions in multiple position classes. When a position is
to be filled, the requisite essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position
availability.
Interact with the public, on the phone and in person; obtain information from victims:
complete police reports related to minor incidents.
Learn, understand and apply applicable laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
Accept supervisory authority; understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Assist with clerical duties and filing paperwork.
Impound and cite vehicles; perform parking enforcement; assist in traffic control during
special events and on city streets during peak traffic conditions.
Assist with transportation and tracking of evidence; transport police vehicles to service
areas; assist with processing film and simple photography.
Answer 911 and business telephone lines; utilize internal computer systems.
Perform public relations functions and other job related duties as assigned.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires the ability to perform activities requiring moderate to high exertion, including lifting.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking,
reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily
activities as well as perform grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing
statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near
vision in reading correspondence and statistical data on the computer. Acute hearing is required
when providing telephone service and communicating in person.
When performing job duties outdoors, incumbent may be required to drive a vehicle; stand for
extended periods in all kinds of weather conditions such as in guarding a crime scene, using
hands/arms above shoulder level while operating a whistle; climb ladders, walls, fences, hillsides or
inclined surfaces to access crime scenes; distinguish color and observe and recognize people,
vehicles and environmental conditions during day and night; recall details concerning crimes, people
and occurrences to write thorough, accurate reports; hear radio transmissions in noiSy environments
such as in a busy intersection; maintain composure and good judgment while under stress such as
when facing tense and/or unexpected emergency situations.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into
the classification)
EDUCATION:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and enrollment in an accredited two-year or four-year
college or university, within six month of appointment, in a field applicable to law enforcement. A
rninimum of 12 semester units and a GPA of 2.0 or better are required to be considered for and to
continue employment in the Cadet program.
Individuals who have completed 70 or more semester units, or have obtained an AA degree, are
required to maintain a minimum of 9 semester units with a 2.0 minimum GPA while remaining in the
program.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: (The following are a representative sample of the KAS's
necessary to perform essential duties of the position)
Ability to operate an office computer and use a variety of word processing, data management and
other software applications; operate a motor vehicle or police unit, camera equipment and recording
devices to obtain evidence at crime and accident scenes; communicate clearly and concisely, both
orally and in writing; observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents and places;
establish and maintain effective relationships with the community; think and act quickly in
emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately; prepare accurate and grammatically
correct written reports; respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner; make
clear and concise radio transmissions; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective
resolutions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; meet the established physical
requirements. .
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Age at entry 18 - 22 years. Individuals may remain employed in the position of Cadet until
reaching age 24.
Possession of U.S. Citizenship at time of appointment or must have applied for U.S.
Citizenship at least one year prior to date of application.
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May not have any felony or serious misdemeanor convictions; good moral character without
a history of involvement in criminal activity or other unacceptable conduct.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License and proof of
vehicle insurance with an acceptable driving history.
Must be in excellent physical condition; weight in proportion to height; have normal hearing;
vision of 20/100 correctable to 20/20; normal color vision and physically capable of
performing the duties of a Police Cadet.
Must pass a written test, background investigation, polygraph, physical (including a drug
screen), administrative screening and an interview with the Police Chief or his/her designee.
Required to obtain California Law Enforcernent Teletype Systems Certification (CLETS)
within 60 days from date of hire.
FLSA: Police Cadet - Non Exempt
Unrepresented at will
Adopted:
Police Cadet