Job Description
Job Description
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Department: Police Department
Pay Grade: 213
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
JOB SUMMARY
The Police Cadet is considered a long-term, but temporary position with the police department. The purpose of this position is to provide experience and preparation to young men and women interested in a career as a police officer, yet before they reach the required age to enter a police academy, typically right out of high school. They will perform a variety of tasks in support of law enforcement activities within the Page Police Department.
This position is supervised by a Captain or Lieutenant but takes direction from Sergeants, Detectives, Officers, and/or Crime Scene Specialists in the field.
This is a non-sworn, unarmed position within the Police Department. This position will be actively involved in supporting multiple divisions within the department. As such, the Police Cadet will be expected to work different shifts, and be subject to callouts, during all hours. The Police Cadet is distinguished from a Police Officer since the employee is not a sworn officer, does not carry a firearm, does not respond to in-progress incidents, and does not have any arrest authority.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Investigates City Code violations.
• Conducts follow-up phone calls, emails, and in-person contacts with members of the public, law enforcement, and various investigative partners.
• Collects data or information from various sources (i.e., computerized crime and traffic databases, etc.).
• Contacts other law enforcement agencies, investigative leads, probation officers, etc. for additional information, and utilizing automated systems to research criminal history and conduct background checks.
• Conducts interviews with victims, witnesses, parents/caregivers, and suspects at the request of a detective or supervisor.
• Completes reports and other required paperwork, including evidence sheets, vehicle impounds, etc.
• Administers the Intoxilyzer to DUI suspects (upon certification).
• Creates investigative support material, such as photographic line-ups, crime bulletins, flyers, etc.
• Drives unmarked police vehicles at the discretion of the Chief of Police for investigative (including traffic control) or administrative purposes.
• Reviews various reports on impounded evidence for the purpose of property purges, crime analysis, pending lab results, etc.
• Assists investigators with various responsibilities in the Records Management System (RMS) to include updating case management and case management queries.
• Collects property or evidence by following property and evidence procedures.
• Assists officers in completing paperwork as part of the jail booking process.
• Creates, updates, or maintains spreadsheets, timelines, or other digital records of large scale or high-profile investigations.
• Attends court hearings for the purpose of testifying to job duties, reports, etc.
• Attends training in multiple areas related to their job duties.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve department operations, decrease investigative turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Passion for law enforcement and desire to seek a patrol officer position within the department upon reaching the required age.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public.
• Ability to draw connections and correlations between subjects.
• Meticulous with details, persistent, and called to serve the local community.
Special Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have no felony convictions in Arizona or a conviction in any other state which would be a felony in Arizona.
• Must not have engaged in conduct or a pattern of conduct that would jeopardize public trust and be of good moral character.
• Must successfully complete a background process as determined by the department.
• Must be able to work any hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to travel on a limited basis.
• Required to meet standards and qualifications of a Police Officer, and successfully complete an AZPOST accredited police academy, before turning 22 years of age, or at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to meet minimum physical and medical standards as set forth by the Page Police Department.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires exposure to varying circumstances, hazards, and other conditions, that are required of law enforcement agencies to conduct criminal investigations, including but not limited to, inclement weather, drugs, biological materials, and other hazards.
The City of Page has the right to revise this job description at any time. This
description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.