Career Opportunity

Police Cadet - SFPD (8274)

Recruitment: REF4448M

Published: August 12, 2024

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About:

The Police Cadet program is for current and prospective college students. Please note that this is not an application to become an academy recruit or an entry-level Police Officer. If you are interested in becoming a Police Officer, please click here: Entry Level Program (joinsfpd.com)

Who We Are:

The San Francisco Police Department was established in 1849 and continually strives to become a more effective, inclusive and modern police department, while earning the trust and pride of those we serve and those who serve.  Our goal is to reflect on current SFPD initiatives, assess best practices across the country, and evaluate the changing environment in policing and within the City to arrive at a strategy statement that the Department and our community can embody every day.

The San Francisco Police Department stands for Safety and Respect for All. We will engage in just transparent unbiased and responsive policing. We will do so in the spirit of dignity and in collaboration with the community. And we will maintain and build trust and respect as the guardians of Constitutional and human rights.

The San Francisco Police Department is committed to excellence in law enforcement and is dedicated to the people, traditions and diversity of our City. The department provides service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity and law enforcement with vision. The department has grown into a nationally known police department providing law enforcement services to one of the most recognized cities in the United States.

• Class & Compensation: $27.40 / hr.
• Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.
• Work Location: SFPD Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 and various SFPD work locations.
• Work Schedule: 20 hours per week.

Role description

The San Francisco Police Department Cadet program is designed to provide a service for the City of San Francisco, the Police Department and the Community that it serves. A Police Cadet is considered a future leader in the community. The goals of the Police Cadet program are to expose men and women to the various aspects of police work to prepare them for a career in law enforcement. The Police Cadet program helps to provide quality candidates for all law enforcement related positions including, but not limited to: Police Officer, Community Police Services Aide or 911 Dispatcher.

A structured program has been established to promote Police Cadets duties and responsibilities. The Police Cadet expectations are high morals, excelling academically, using good judgment, and being active in the community. Police Cadets provide assistance to the San Francisco Police Department and act as a liaison between the police and youth in our community.

Under direct supervision of a sworn member, performs a variety of civilian field and office law enforcement duties in direct support of safety and non-safety personnel to include but not limited to:

• Operating and monitoring walk through magnetometers and package scanners;
• Assisting with security and screening at Police Headquarters;
• Deal with the public in a respectful and courteous manner;
• Learn, understand and apply applicable police department rules, regulations, instructions, laws, ordinances, policies, practices and methods;
• Assist with various investigative units as needed;
• Monitor walk-through metal detectors and video surveillance equipment in building security assignments;
• Search handbags, briefcases, backpacks and other containers;
• Provide directions and other information to persons entering public buildings;
• Provide first aid and CPR in case of life threatening emergencies;
• Performs traffic and pedestrian control as directed;
• Participates in crime prevention activities such as neighborhood watch meetings, school and community group presentations, and Police Department building tours;
• Maintains records and retrieves information;
• Attends weekend and/or evening training sessions;
• Perform clerical duties such as ordering, receiving and distributing supplies, processing mail, preparing reports, indexing and filing criminal records and correspondences;
• May direct and control traffic;
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities not requiring Peace Officer powers.

Police Cadets will:

• Learn the organization and functions of a Police Department;
• Gain techniques for courteously dealing with the public in a tactful, but firm, manner;
• Communicate orally with people of diverse education, social and ethnic backgrounds;
• Learn, understand and apply applicable police department rules, regulations, instructions, laws, ordinances, policies, practices and methods;
• Work courteously with the general public on the telephone and in person;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Walk and/or stand for long periods of time;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

How to qualify

1. Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency, AND
2. Current or future enrollment to an accredited college or university and taking a minimum of 12 semester/ 18 quarter units toward earning a degree while maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA, AND
3. Possess a valid driver's license.

Age: Candidates may apply at 17 years of age but will not be appointed until 18 years of age.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Background Investigation: Prior to employment, a background investigation will be conducted to establish suitability for employment. The investigation may include, but not be limited to, criminal history records, drug/alcohol screening, and other related employment and personal history records. Reasons for rejection may include use of controlled substance, felony convictions, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to work with co-workers, inability to accept supervision or other relevant factors. The background investigation will also meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.

What else should I know?

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Recruiter Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Staff Services analyst, Danny Wan at danny.wan@sfgov.org.

SFPD Recruitment: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/careers

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.