THE POSITION
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. Qualified candidates will obtain practical work experience that supports their career goals.
The Union City Police Department strives to provide candidates interested in law enforcement and local students with an opportunity to learn various aspects of police work where they can integrate academic philosophies with practical experience. This position will provide candidates on-the-job training and the ability to develop professional networking relationships for future service in government or law enforcement.
Employees in this classification may receive training and experience in each of the assignment areas listed below.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)
Positions assigned to Property and Evidence may be responsible for:
Accepting and processing property and evidence into the property room;
Releasing evidence to officers and property to rightful owners;
Sending letters to people whose property is ready for release;
Purging evidence;
Transporting evidence to and from the crime lab and identification bureau; and
Fingerprinting citizens.
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; and
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; and
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.; and
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.; and
Registering undercover vehicles with DMV.
