Police Cadet; non-Academy position

Definition

Under direct supervision, police cadets perform a variety of routine and progressively more difficult professional staff (non-sworn) tasks in an apprenticeship style preparation for a career in law enforcement. A cadet rotates through various divisions of the Police Department and performs work as required. Work does not involve elements of personal danger. The employee must be able to exercise sound independent judgment under stress.

Work assignments can be general or specific and instructions are received from a supervisor who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection and discussion.

This position is for applicants ages 18 to 21. To apply for a full-time police officer position, please see that posting.

The St. Louis County Police Department's Cadet Program is intended to provide a comprehensive and unique law enforcement training program with the goal of producing highly qualified, experienced, and educated law enforcement professionals. The St. Louis County Police Cadet will receive paid work exposure to an extensive array of Department resources in each of the Department's Divisions. Cadets will Ride-On-Patrol with each of the eight County Police Precincts, as well as work within the various work units, such as the Bureau of Communications, the St.

Louis County and Municipal Police Academy, the Personnel Services Unit and the Fingerprint Unit. These assignments will allow the Cadet to become familiar with the various Department elements while assisting these elements in their functions.

This posting will remain open until all vacancies are filled.

• Performs clerical duties including recordkeeping, answering telephones, data processing and filing;
• Greet citizen walk-ins;
• Provide general information about the Police Department;
• Identify the scope of a citizen complaint or contact and provide referral to the appropriate resource;
• Participate in formalized training courses and programs as assigned;
• Assists with parking enforcement and traffic control at special events;
• Assists in processing and storing evidence, storage inventory and control of department supplies (Property Control Unit);
• May perform desk duties, including telecommunications (telephone, computer terminal, radio), assisting persons at the counters of the precinct stations, processing reports;
• Prepares clear, accurate and complete reports on any and all activities engaged in.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED);
• Enrolled or must enroll within the upcoming semester in an accredited university or college, or have at least 33 college credit hours from an accredited university or college, with a "C" cumulative grade point average.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 21 years old.

Since the St. Louis County Police Department is able to offer such a diverse experience and meticulous introduction to numerous aspects involved in policing, this cadet program will develop not only qualified future applicants, but a reputation as one of the area’s finest programs. Due to this reputation, the County Police Cadet Program application process is highly competitive. A Cadet is not expected to have prior experience, but is expected to have an interest in a career in law enforcement.

Citizen of the United States or valid work permit, and apply for citizenship when eligible.

Eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment.

Educational requirements and skills will be determined by the position classification.

Any illegal adult use or possession of a controlled substance, excluding marijuana, within one year prior to employment. The word "drug" refers to any type of controlled substance for which you do not have a prescription.

Department employees shall not display tattoos that are visible on the face, neck, or head. Tattoos which may be visible in a short sleeve uniform will be considered by the Chief of Police on a case-by-case basis. Imagery which may be deemed inappropriate or offensive in nature shall be considered grounds for disqualification. Applicants will be required to provide a photograph and explanation to provide context of any visible tattoos.

Must be free from conviction of a felony or a Class "A" misdemeanor, or misdemeanors that involve moral concerns, will be cause for immediate dismissal from the process, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.

Must not have a "Dishonorable" discharge or "Bad Conduct" discharge if having served in the military. All "Other Than Honorable" discharges will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Under the regulations of the Police Department, all appointments to the St. Louis County Police Department are made on the basis of a continuously open, competitive hiring process conducted under the supervision of the Personnel Services Unit. Each applicant must successfully complete each stage of the…