Columbus - Police Cadet

Job Announcement

COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE CADET

The Columbus, GA Police Department anticipates a future hiring process for the position of Police Cadet.  Enter your email address below to be notified once applications are available: 

Attention: This is a Police Cadet position. You must be between 18 and 20 years old to apply for this position. We will not accept applications from applicants who are younger than 18 or older than 20.

If you are 21 years of age or older, we encourage you to apply for our Police Officer position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Receives and issues shotguns, sensors, electronic tracking systems, pepper ball guns, batteries, rubber gloves, and film.  Transports police vehicles to and from headquarters and the city shop for repairs; transports new vehicles.  Issues uniforms; creates new clothing files.  Inventories all equipment issued; restocks expendable supplies.  Assists the public over the phone and in person.  Signs and logs evidence and property in and out.  Ensures that evidence is logged in and organized correctly.  Ensures that the evidence supply table is stocked.  Responds to calls regarding evidence, property, and lost and found items.  Prepares monthly reports; makes copies of reports and other documents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of department rules and regulations.  Knowledge of organization and inventory management techniques.  Skill in interpersonal relations.  Skill in the operation of a computer and other standard office equipment.  Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Requirements and Training Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED; or any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  Must be between 18 to 20 years of age, possess a valid driver's license; be able to pass an extensive background check and be interested in becoming a sworn law enforcement officer.  Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act.

Physical Requirements:

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.  The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between the shades of color.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

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