POLICE CADET - Arlington County
Arlington, VA
About the Job
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is seeking Police Cadets for the inaugural launch of ACPD's Cadet Program. This is a program designed to allow currently enrolled college students the opportunity to explore various fields and aspects in Law Enforcement while attending school. Under instructional supervision, Police Cadets will participate in on-the-job training activities and perform administrative duties such as community policing, traffic control and enforcement, crime prevention, communications, and crime scene investigations. This position is separate from a Police Officer, in which a Police Officer is a sworn position with full law enforcement authority and responsibilities whereas a Cadet is a civilian, temporary position that performs administrative functions and receives an introduction to a law enforcement career through practical experience.
Specific duties include:
Assisting in inventory management and the handling of seized/stolen property, which will be used as evidence in court;
Providing support for special events, programs, and projects including, but not limited to, assisting with pedestrian control, setting up checkpoints, and deploying various equipment;
Participating in ride-alongs with Police Officers and assisting with non-hazardous Police Department services throughout the County;
Providing routine information to the public and staff either via telephone, face-to-face, or email;
Participating in weekly physical fitness programs;
Attending quarterly training sessions in the areas of Communications, Basic Criminal Law, First Aid, and Field Operations;
Assisting in collecting information and preparing statistical data reports; and
Entering and retrieving data/information in various Police Department systems.
The ideal candidate will be inquisitive in nature, a citizen of upstanding character, and have a strong desire to explore a potential career within Law Enforcement.