Job description

City of Lowell

Job Description

Police Department

Cadet- Training Unit

Job Title: Cadet – Training Unit (1100- J#5512, 3469)

Department: Police Department

Reports To: Deputy Superintendent of Police, Training Unit Lieutenant

Salary: $41,600 per year (40 hours per week)

Union: Ordinance; Non-union, Civilian/Non-sworn

Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible (nights/weekend) as needed

Program Timeline: Maximum Two-Year Program

SUMMARY

The Lowell Police Department is seeking three Cadets to work as part of the COPS Office Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program. These positions will be essential to enhancing the department’s ability to engage in community policing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Attend training sessions and civil service preparation classes.
• Complete physical assessments.
• Maintain records.
• Assist with community events.
• Complete problem-oriented policing project.
• Make frequent contact with residents, police officers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lowell resident between the ages of 19 ½ and 23.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• U.S. Citizen or naturalized citizen.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a background investigation, medical and psychological exam, and a drug test.
• Must be able to meet the physical qualifications required for appointment to the Lowell Police Department.
• Interest in law enforcement.
• Applicants pursuing higher education preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the Cadet to perform all functions contained in this job description.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements necessary to accomplish the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires a physical with drug screen and CORI check post offer.

Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline by submitting application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online portal: https://ess.lowellma.gov/employmentopportunities

The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.

EOE/AA/504 Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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