CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:	Police Cadet	POSITION NUMBER(S):	1318
DEPARTMENT:	Police	GRADE:	405
DIVISION:		FLSA STATUS:	Non-Exempt
SECTION/UNIT:		UNION ELIGIBLE:	Yes
REPORTS TO:	Assigned Police Personnel	EEO CATEGORY:	Paraprofessionals
		EPAS JOB FAMILY:	14

 

 

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.  The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.  Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.  Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  Performs various routine duties in all divisions of the Police Department.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Stores, attaches identifying tags and records required information on any property brought into the Police Department or held as evidence.

 

2.         Issues keys, shotguns and radios to Police Officers; maintains a log of equipment issued, by entering information into a computer terminal.

 

3.         Contacts persons involved in court cases or Police investigations to obtain information needed by officers or to notify individuals of subpoenas.

 

4.         Issues citations for illegally parked vehicles.

 

5.         Testifies in court cases involving parking citations, information collected or maintained by Cadets.

 

6.         Contacts state agencies to obtain information as required; transports misdemeanor narcotics to the State Crime Lab for chemical analysis.

 

7.         Transports Police vehicles to the vehicle Maintenance Shop for repair or routine servicing.

 

8.         Serves as tour guide for groups visiting the Police Department; visits schools to present information about special Police Department programs to students.

 

9.         Participates in undercover activities by attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages or by receiving propositions for prohibited sexual activities.

 

 

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with Police Department personnel, members of the public and employees of other agencies.

 

Ability to maintain records.

 

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of high school or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.;.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's license before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Employees in the classification must be between the ages of 17 ½ and 19 ½ before employment; will not be permitted to continue employment in this classification beyond the age of twenty-one (21), unless otherwise authorized by the Chief of Police; and must successfully complete the Police Officer testing and selection process and complete the first Little Rock Police Academy following their twenty-first (21^st) birthday, unless otherwise authorized by the Chief of Police.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

The physical activities marked below are representative of those that will be required on a regular basis  to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

	YES	NO
work involves lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 40 pounds or more
work involves the operation of earth-moving equipment or commercial motor vehicles
work involves the operation of non-commercial motor vehicles
work involves the operation of tools such as axes, shovels, sling blades
work involves the operation of motorized equipment such as chain saws, power saws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tractors
work involves stooping, bending, twisting, or reaching out in unusual positions
work involves climbing or running
works above ground or floor level, such as on stools or ladders
works in a relatively high average degree of temperature over a long period of time
work involves considerable physical exertion of the whole body over a long period of time
work requires near vision (20 inches or less)
work requires distance vision (20 feet or more)
work involves detection of color differences
work involves determination of the correct location of a sound, such as footsteps
work involves hearing and understanding conversation or sounds

 

 

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