JOB
MORE THAN A JOB - AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE, GROW AND MAKE AN IMPACTJOIN THE FOUNTAIN VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Applications will be accepted on a continuous basisThe Police Department is currently looking to hire up to four (4) Police Cadets. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time upon receiving enough qualified applications.
THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 60,000 residents, we are a mid-sized full-service Police Department that proudly serves our wonderful community with courage, duty, and commitment. With City events like our Summerfest and National Night Out, we actively participate alongside community members to build a safe and vibrant City. The City of Fountain Valley is only 7 miles from the beach and within a 15-mile radius of countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland, providing many options for a rich work-life balance.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENTThe Fountain Valley Police Department's mission is to demonstrate; 1) Courage to protect life and property in our community; 2) Duty to provide the highest quality of service in a fair, impartial and ethical manner; 3) Commitment to take a leadership role in providing public safety and quality of life in a manner that will preserve the public trust.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As our next
Police Cadet, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while supporting the Police Department with a variety of administrative and operational tasks. Our Police Cadets are part-time, non-sworn personnel who perform critical responsibilities supporting the law enforcement mission. This role is the first step toward becoming a Police Officer and is ideal for individuals committed to community-oriented policing and who want to develop a rewarding career in public service. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
KEY RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE
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Interact with the public on the telephone and in person; obtain information from victims; complete police reports on minor incidents.
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Assist in parking control during special events or on City streets during peak traffic conditions and post temporary signs and barricades.
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Answer 911 and business telephone lines; assist the public.
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Perform fingerprinting duties and process of applicants.
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Store and release property evidence.
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Assist in photographing and fingerprinting crime scenes.
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Operates City vehicles to travel to City facilities, support community events, and provide transportation assistance to department personnel when necessary.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
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Enter citations into the database.
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Issue bicycle licenses and maintenance of the bicycle and evidence storage area.
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Assist with storage inventory and control of Department supplies.
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Conduct tours of the Police Department facility.
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Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and/or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs Online Employment Application Guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO [email protected].
SELECTION PROCESS:The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, written test, performance exam, and/or oral interview examination. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above
IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, background investigation, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), polygraph, psychological evaluation, post-offer drug test and post-offer medical examination.
The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the exam date.
NOTE:
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.
