TEMP - Police Cadet

Are you ready to launch a career that makes a real difference? The City of Pleasanton is looking for motivated, service-oriented individuals to join our Police Department as Police Cadets ! This hands-on program is designed to prepare college students for a future career in law enforcement by providing practical training and experience across multiple areas of police department operations. You will gain exposure to general police procedures, accident investigations, crime prevention, criminal law, first aid, radio procedures, traffic control, records, property and evidence, and community engagement. If you are ready for a challenging, rewarding opportunity to learn, grow, and serve the Pleasanton community, this is the opportunity for you!

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Motivated to serve the Pleasanton community and pursue a career in law enforcement or a related public-safety field.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and able to maintain the required academic standing.
• Honest, ethical, dependable, and able to maintain high personal and professional standards.
• Able to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from a variety of educational and socio-cultural backgrounds.
• Able to work well in a team environment, follow policies and instructions, and adapt to changing departmental needs.
• Self-motivated to continually learn and prepare for a future full-time public-safety career.

In This Role, You Will

• Receive training in general police procedures, crime prevention, criminal law, first aid, radio procedures, traffic control, and accident investigations.
• Take reports and interview victims, witnesses, and other individuals associated with routine, non-hazardous incidents.
• Assist with crime scene control, evidence and found-property handling, and departmental records and reporting activities.
• Direct traffic, enforce parking regulations, and support a variety of field assignments.
• Perform security checks of buildings and facilities, as assigned.
• Collect, enter, retrieve, and tabulate data associated with departmental operations.
• Assist with clerical, records, property, evidence, supplies, and equipment-related duties.
• Support animal-control-related activities, including assisting members of the public with animals and enforcing applicable ordinances.
• Foster positive relationships with community members and groups through professional, responsive service.

A Few Reasons You’ll Love Working With Us

• You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the Pleasanton community.
• You will gain meaningful exposure to multiple disciplines within the Pleasanton Police Department.
• You will receive practical training and professional development that can help prepare you for a future career in law enforcement.
• You will join a supportive team environment and learn from experienced public-safety professionals.
• You will develop a strong understanding of police department operations, public service, teamwork, and community engagement.
• You will build transferable skills in communication, problem-solving, report writing, records management, and public contact.

A Few Challenges You Might Face

• Learning and adapting to multiple functional areas within a busy police department.
• Shifting priorities and responsibilities based on departmental and community needs.
• Working regular and variable hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-out assignments, as needed.
• Performing effectively in stressful circumstances, adverse environmental conditions, and situations involving repetitive or routine tasks.
• Balancing college coursework with the time and commitment required to succeed in the Cadet Program.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, taking at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units, and able to maintain a “C” or better grade point average.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Of good moral character, with no felony convictions, no misdemeanor convictions that mandate weapons prohibitions, and no history of negative law enforcement contact.
• Physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the position and pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Able to evaluate circumstances, analyze situations, and determine appropriate action.
• Able to write clearly, accurately, and concisely using correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Resilient, disciplined, professional, and committed to learning, public service, and teamwork.

For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link Police Cadet Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking a minimum of 12semester/ 18 quarter units and maintain a “C” or better grade point average.

License

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Working Conditions

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions which mandate weapons prohibitions. No history of negative law enforcement contact.
• Must be in good physical and mental condition and be able to pass a physical fitness examination.
• Work regular hours, days, weekends, holidays, variable shifts, evenings and emergency callout.
• Be of good moral character.
• Have the physical tolerance to work under adverse environmental conditions, extended or disrupted work schedules, stressful circumstances and repetitive, routine conditions.

No benefits are provided for this position