Police Cadet, PT (Continuous)
Full Time
Oakland, CA 94612
$18.27 - $20.14 an hour
Posted
Job description
The Position
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting,
meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
The Oakland Police Department extends a special opportunity to students interested in pursuing a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement with one of the best police agencies in the State and is currently recruiting to fill Police Cadet, part-time vacancies.
Applicants must be at least 17.5 years of age at the time of application (and must be between 18 and 20.5 years of age at time of appointment).
Applicants must be attending high school or an accredited college or university in good standing with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
This position is an at will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules.
The Oakland Police Department extends a special opportunity to students interested in pursuing a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement with one of the best police agencies in the State and is currently recruiting to fill Police Cadet, part-time vacancies.
Applicants must be at least 17.5 years of age at the time of application (and must be between 18 and 20.5 years of age at time of appointment).
Applicants must be attending high school or an accredited college or university in good standing with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
This position is an at will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules.
Examples of Duties
Cadets are assigned and rotated through a variety of divisions to provide exposure to many aspects of law enforcement. Cadet assignments may include, traffic, recruitment and background investigations, training, community policing, youth services, and the identification unit. Experienced Police Officers and civilian supervisors will provide extensive supervision, counseling, training, and evaluation for each Cadet. Cadets may work up to 19.5 hours per week, but individual schedules are dependent on department needs and school schedules.
Minimum Requirements for Application
The Police Cadet position is a preparatory position for the Police Officer Trainee. Cadets are strongly encouraged to apply for the Police Officer Trainee position at the conclusion of their Cadet assignment.
Applicants must be attending high school or an accredited college or university in good standing with a 2.0 GPA or higher. College students must be enrolled full-time with at least 6 units of college courses that are academic in nature. High school seniors must be registered at or accepted for admittance to an accredited college or university at the time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
The Selection Process
Stage I: The first stage in the selection process will consist of a review of each applicant's employment application and a supplemental questionnaire for minimum qualifications (weighted pass/fail). Applications submitted without all required materials will not be given further consideration.
Stage II: The second stage will consist of a written examination, administered by Human Resources Management (HRM), that is weighted pass/fail, departmental oral interview, and physical ability test. The written test, oral interview, and physical ability test are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday June 10th, 2023 at the Police Administration Building Auditorium located at 455 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 in the lobby. The written test measures basic skills such as inductive reasoning, reading comprehension, and memory recall. The oral interview will evaluate oral communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment. Candidates should come prepared with gym clothes and shoes, to participate in the Physical Ability Test (PAT). The PAT test consists of job-related physical tasks performed in an "obstacle course" that must be completed (visit www.opdjobs.com for additional information and practice workshop dates).
A hiring list will be developed by HRM directly from the Stage II written examination. Candidates must pass this examination in order to be placed on the hiring list for further Oakland Police Department consideration.
Additional Information
Candidates who pass the written examination, physical ability test, and oral interview must successfully complete a background investigation prior to being hired .
The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
The City complies with all Federal, State, and local laws mandating Equal Employment Opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
- Note: Subsequent Written Exam, Oral Interview and Physical Ability Tests will be scheduled periodically.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least an hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system.
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Oakland Police Department Background and Recruiting, 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite D, Oakland, CA 94612. Work stations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Help Desk at (877) 204-4442.
You may also call the Oakland Police Department Background and Recruiting Office at (510) 238-3338 for information.
NOTICE: The City of Oakland has adopted a COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Under the policy, all employees must, as a condition of employment: (1) report their vaccination status to the City no later than November 15, 2021; and (2) be fully vaccinated and verify that vaccination status to the City not later than November 29, 2021, unless the employee has applied for an exemption and is awaiting the City’s response or has been granted an exemption, or unless stricter State or Federal legal requirements apply. If offered employment, you will receive instructions regarding how to provide verification of vaccination or how to apply for an exemption which will be required prior to your start date.
The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.
The City complies with all Federal, State and local laws mandating Equal Employment Opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Agency
City of Oakland
Address
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor
Oakland, California, 94612
Phone
(510) 238-3112
Website
http://www.oaklandca.gov/
The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:
- CalPERS Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Medical Waiver Plan – Cash-In-Lieu
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
- Pension Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements
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