Police Cadet

POSITION TITLE: Police Cadet

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Law Enforcement

SUPERVISOR: Police Chief

GRADE: NE7 $15.29 ($31,807.36) - $22.93 ($47,694.40)

Position Summary:

The Washoe Tribe Police Department is seeking individuals with an interest in serving the Washoe Tribe Communities with a career in law enforcement. The Police Cadet is an entry level, non-safety position that will participate in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including attending a Police Academy.

The Police Cadet is the police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial basic police officer academy training. Incumbents will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary entry-level police officer with full police authority upon successful and satisfactory completion of academy training. Candidates hired as Police Recruits will be expected to complete a 12-month probationary period from the time of hire. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Attend a basic Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police officer training academy designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and specialized training in various laws, police practices and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical conditioning.

· Participates in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including field training under direct supervision for the purpose of developing awareness of functions, activities and responsibilities of a police officer.

· Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, federal/state/ local agencies and associations, Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California administration and staff, and the public.

· Other duties as assigned.