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Description
Under supervision, a Police Cadet is a non-sworn, part-time classification that assists police personnel in a variety of operations in order to gain practical knowledge of law enforcement. They will obtain practical work experience that supports their career goals.
Employees in this classification may receive training and experience in each of the below duties.
CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:
Incumbents in this position are interested in law enforcement (and the Union City Police Department will provide the opportunity to learn various aspects of police work where they can integrate academic philosophies with practical experience. This position will provide incumbents on-the-job training and the ability to develop professional networking relationships for future service in government or law enforcement.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):
Positions assigned to Records may be responsible for:
- Copying, indexing, assembling, filing, distributing, and retrieving various documents files, records, and reports.
- Providing information to individuals at the front counter or over the phone.
- Conducting transactions from cash drawer for purchasing reports.
- Inputting, tracking, retrieving, accessing, and purging data in various logs, systems, and databases.
- Conducting research projects and drafting reports and memos.
Positions assigned to Animal Control may be responsible for:
- Transporting animals to the shelter or if injured to the veterinary hospital.
- Disposing of deceased animals.
- Quarantining animals that have bitten people and complete associated forms.
- Investigating cruelty to animal calls.
- Placing animals under protective custody.
- Drafting animal control citations.
- Appearing and testifying in court when subpoenaed.
- Inspecting animal control vehicles and equipment for damage and inventory prior to use on shift.
Positions assigned to Parking Enforcement and Vehicle Abatement may be responsible for:
- Patrolling an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinances.
- Maintaining communication with dispatch.
- Writing warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
- Observing and reporting hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals, signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
- Maintaining assigned equipment and supplies such as hand-held citation computers, citation books, rain gear, street cones, flares, etc.
- Performing traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, directing traffic, and placing inoperative bags on broken parking meters.
Positions assigned to Fleet Maintenance may be responsible for:
- Reviewing and reporting vehicle deficiencies.
- Scheduling repair of vehicles and equipment.
- Transporting vehicles and equipment to repair shop.
- Arranging for tows.
- Entering and maintaining vehicle inventory/status log.
- Coordinating service, oil changes, and cleaning of vehicles.
- Maintaining supplies such as stocking first aid kits, fingerprint kits and flares, ensuring fire extinguishers are full and appropriately charged, etc.
- Registering undercover vehicles with DMV.
Ideal Candidate
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at appointment.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law [IH1] .
- Must successfully pass a background investigation (prior use of controlled substances may be grounds for disqualification).
- Free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions.
- Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
- Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a Police Cadet.
- Must be available to work approximately 16 – 30 hours per week.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and have a satisfactory driving record.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge Of:
- The English language including, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
- Business math.
- Information retrieval methods.
- Applicable laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and directives.
- Research methods and writing reports.
Ability To:
- Read, understand, and utilize federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, department manuals, policies, procedures, directives, and general circulation materials applicable to the work assignments.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Make change from cash drawer.
- Conduct research.
- Maintain accurate records; file alphabetically, chronologically, and numerically.
- Deal tactfully and effectively with the public and employees.
- Work weekday, weekend, and evening hours.
- Physically perform the duties of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Union City is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Union City will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Travel: Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
Benefits
BENEFITS:
Medical/Dental/Vision: The City provides up to $1,000/month to purchase medical, dental and vision benefits or cash-in-lieu in the amount of $150 per month.
Retirement: Through CalPERS, employee will be responsible for 8.75% of the CalPERS retirement plan. The appropriate CalPERS Retirement Benefit formula will be applicable: 1) Classic Employees - Tier 1: 2.5% @55, 2) Classic Employees - Tier 2: 2% @60, or 3) PEPRA Employees - 2.0% @62 depending on the individual’s eligibility, as per AB 340. The City does not participate in Social Security therefore there are no Social Security tax deductions (except 1.45% Medicare).
Deferred Compensation Plan: A 457b Deferred Comp Plan and a ROTH IRA plan are available on a voluntary basis.
Sick Leave: Employees shall accrue 1.845 hours of per pay period with no limit on accumulation.
Holidays: 33 Paid Holiday hours and 30 Holiday hours placed in a Holiday Time Bank.
Uniform Allowance: An annual uniform allowance of $400.00 made in twenty-six (26) equal payments coinciding with each pay period. New employees would receive an initial uniform allowance of two hundred thirty-five dollars ($235.00) and then begin receiving the annual uniform allowance on the first pay period following July 1 after hire.
Life Insurance and AD&D: $100,000 coverage for both Life Insurance and AD&D; both are employer paid. Additional voluntary supplemental life insurance is available.
Disability Insurance: Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance is provided and paid by the City.
Special Instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The selection process may consist of, but limited to one or more of the following components:
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Written Exam
- Performance Exam
- Oral Interview
Resumes may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Applicants who are invited to continue in the selection process will be notified by e-mail. Successful candidates’ names will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a minimum of one year from the date the list is established. Additional vacancies that occur for this classification may be hired from the list.
As part of the application process, you may be requested to furnish certain criminal history.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:
The City of Union City provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@unioncity.org) if you will need reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Union City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.