Police Cadet Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Police Cadet. As a Police Cadet, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills in law enforcement and public service.

The Police Cadet will assist the Placentia Police Department with a wide range of non-sworn duties and routine law enforcement support tasks. This is a part-time, at-will position with a maximum of 29 hours per week.

• Perform record keeping and clerical tasks, including distributing mail and copying records.
• Assist parties at the public counter, answering basic questions and gathering information.
• Enforce City parking regulations and issue parking citations as needed.
• Organize and verify records packages for misdemeanor and felony cases.
• Conduct authorized searches for records and update files.
• Fingerprint applicants and process identification photographs.
• Assist in delivering public communications programs.
• Maintain statistical reports and records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the G.E.D.
• One year of public contact experience is highly desirable.
• A valid Class C California driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

The Police Cadet will work primarily in an office setting with occasional exposure to traffic and variable weather conditions.

Applicants must submit a concise and complete City application through the Human Resources Department webpage. Applications may be accompanied by a resume, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.