Job Title: Police Cadet

Salary range: $32,500-$37,840.14 per year or $15.63-$18.19 per hour

Department: Police Department

Hours: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary

The Police Cadet serves the City of Benton residents by assisting with the minor day-to-day operations of the Police Department.  The Police Cadet works under the immediate supervision of the Administrative Lieutenant, unless otherwise instructed.  The Police Cadet position is an entry-level civilian position designed for individuals who are interested in seeking future employment as a Police Officer but who do not yet meet minimum qualifications. While all employment with the City is at will and not for any definite term, Cadets typically occupy that position for a period not to exceed three years, or until the individual meets the eligibility requirements to apply and test for a Police Officer position, whichever occurs first. Cadet positions are extremely valuable in providing individuals with interest in becoming Police Officers experiential opportunities to better understand the day-to-day work entailed. Individuals already credentialed as Police Officers, or who have lost their credentials, are not eligible to serve as a Cadet. Cadets are not within the ambit of the Benton Civil Service Commission’s jurisdiction and can be removed without notice, with or without cause, at the discretion of the Chief of Police.  The position is deemed as nonessential personnel and safety sensitive.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position:

• Operates a City vehicle to perform duties; maintains vehicle in a clean and sanitary manner.

• Deliver license plates to the Arkansas Revenue Office each Monday.
• Run errands when and where possible to free sworn personnel to perform police related duties.
• Transport division vehicles for fueling, washing and other maintenance.
• Answer phones as necessary.
• May assist in the reception of visitors.
• May assist the Evidence Custodian with his/her duties.
• Perform tasks requested by sworn personnel and civilian personnel in the division employed.
• Report to the Division Commander or designee for daily duty assignments, request for leave and personnel issues.
• Operate the department pick-up truck for transporting heavy/large objects.
• Copy documents as needed.
• Pick up supplies and equipment as needed from various locations.
• May take minor complaints such as gas drive off and minor criminal mischief in person or over the phone.
• Testify in court as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

This job description and the enumerated Essential Duties are intended to provide general guidelines for job expectations and the employees’ ability to perform the position described. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned or assumed by the incumbent as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the position.

Minimum Requirements & Competencies

Basic experience, knowledge and training in Police services typically resulting from a combination of education or years of experience or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver’s License

Knowledge

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of computers and computer programs.

Skills

• Skill in operation of City vehicle to perform essential functions.
• Energetic personality with strong interpersonal communication.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong sense of ownership and initiative, collaborative and flexible attitude.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate in a positive, friendly manner to employees, supervisor, coworkers, clients, etc. at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to answer the telephone, greet visitors, and provide information and assistance.
• Ability to maintain filing systems and research files to verify data in various forms and documents.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

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To fill out an application online, please click here...Online Application

Or you can fill out a PDF version...CITY OF BENTON APPLICATION . Please email these applications to human.resources@bentonar.gov or they can be dropped off at City Hall at 410 River Street in Benton.