Police Cadet

**Description**:

- Vacancies are in the Police Department. Under direct supervision, attends in-service and academic police training courses. Assists police officers and civilian personnel in the performance of a wide variety of police functions. May operate a police vehicle on a non-emergency basis. Duties vary from routine to difficult, including operation of standard office machines; preparation of reports and maintenance of records; directing traffic at schools and other intersections; operating photography and finger printing equipment for identification purposes; operating radio communication and teletype equipment; assisting in Juvenile and Community Relations units in work with youth; receiving complaints, taking statements, and referring all data to sworn officers for necessary follow-up; assisting in investigative work by interviewing persons in headquarters or the field, tracing missing persons and recovering lost or stolen property. Performs related work as required.

**Note**: The hours of work are 40 per week on a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays for the purpose of learning the functions of the Police Department. Applicants must desire and strive to become a sworn Police Officer at the age of 21; position of cadet ends at the age of 24. **This is a Non-Union position.**

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:
**Qualifications**:
**Open to all Hartford residents who meet the following qualifications**:
**MEDICAL EXAMINATION**:Must pass a thorough medical examination.

**VERIFICATION**
- A Background investigation will be administered. Falsification of any information will automatically disqualify you from further participation in the recruitment and testing process, additionally resulting in termination, if hired.

**Other Information**:
**DISCLOSURE**

**INFORMATIONAL**

**OTHER INFORMATION**

For the purpose of this Request, "DOMICILED" is defined to be "that place where an individual has his/her true, fixed and permanent home, where he or she normally eats and sleeps and maintains his or her normal personal and household effects."

NOTICE: The Applicant bears the burden to show Legal Domicile. Any false or misleading statements/submissions will result in immediate disqualification or dismissal.

**Veteran's Preference**:Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

**AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**: