POLICE CADET PROGRAM
The Police Cadet program is designed to provide a service for the City of San Francisco, SFPD, and the Community that it serves. A Police Cadet is considered a future leader in the community. The goals of the Police Cadet program are to expose men and women to the various aspects of police work. This will prepare them for a career in law enforcement. The Police Cadet program helps to provide quality candidates for all law enforcement related positions. Including, but not limited to: Police Officer, Community Police Services Aide or 911 Dispatcher.
A structured program has been established to promote Police Cadets duties and responsibilities. Police Cadets are expected to have high morals and use good judgement. To excel academically and be active in the community. Police Cadets provide assistance to the SFPD in many ways. They act as a liaison between the police and youth in our community.
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of civilian field and office law enforcement duties in direct support of safety and non-safety personnel to include but not limited to:
Perform clerical duties such as ordering, receiving and distributing supplies, processing mail, preparing reports, indexing and filing criminal records and correspondences
May direct and control traffic
Monitor walk-through metal detectors and video surveillance equipment in building security assignments
Search handbags, briefcases, backpacks and other containers
Provide directions and other information to persons entering public buildings
Provide first aid and CPR in case of life threatening emergencies
Performs traffic and pedestrian control as directed;
Participates in crime prevention activities such as neighborhood watch meetings, school and community group presentations, and Police Department building tours;
Maintains records and retrieves information;
Attends weekend and/or evening training sessions;
Performs other related duties and responsibilities not requiring Peace Officer powers
Public Safety Building
District Station
Record Destruction
Field Operations Bureau
Evidence
Investigations
Police Academy
Records
Traffic
Other Duties and Assignments as needed
Learn the organization and functions of a Police Department
Techniques for courteously dealing with the public in a tactful, but firm, manner
Communicate orally with people of diverse education, social and ethnic backgroundsLearn, understand and apply applicable police department rules, regulations, instructions, laws, ordinances, policies, practices and methods
Work courteously with the general public on the telephone and in person
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Walk and/or stand for log periods of time
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
High School Diploma / G.E.D.
Currently enrolled in college with 12 units
Minimum G.P.A of 2.
Valid Driver’s License
If you have any questions regarding the Cadet Program, please call 1-415-575-6039.
