Police Cadet

Police Cadet City of Inver Grove Heights - 4.3 Inver Grove Heights, MN Job Details Temporary | Seasonal $23.59 - $29.75 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Crime prevention Companion animal handling Outdoor work Traffic control safety protocols Company vehicle operation Parking lot monitoring Community policing Public safety procedures Collaborating with law enforcement agencies Traffic enforcement Public safety education Local ordinances Entry level Full Job Description JOB Police cadets work under the direction of the on-duty Police Sergeant. This is a non-sworn, limited-term position within the police department, which does not require licensing as a peace officer. It is anticipated that the Cadet(s) will average 16 hours per week. Police Cadet duties include communicating with the public, assisting sworn police personnel with needed tasks, assisting in the coordination of animal control functions and enforcement of certain parking ordinances of the City of Inver Grove Heights. Work is subject to check/review and observation on a periodic basis (including a one-year probationary period) with review of written reports for completeness and form.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Utilizing a community-orientated policing philosophy, work with community members and sworn police personnel to identify public safety issues, problems and concerns, and to resolve the problems and concerns. Under supervision conduct safety/crime prevention programs.

Respond to animal complaints; patrol for strays or animals at large. Prepare police reports on recovered or stray animals; dangerous or potentially dangerous dog actions; transport at-large animals to the city's contracted impoundment center; verify ownership for return. Be familiar with or have the capability to use and operate available equipment pertinent to animal control. Must appear in court and testify when necessary.

Work with property and evidence tech on found property.

Provide traffic control and parking enforcement, as directed by sworn police personnel.

Perform residential home checks, as directed.

Assist with the delivery of department vehicles for repair or maintenance.

Submit thorough reports when required or as directed.

Perform enforcement of certain authorized parking and related offenses.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Work Environment:

Working in and driving in extreme weather conditions. Work requires attention to safety procedures, practice in accordance with departmental policies.

Physical Job Requirements:

Employee is required to frequently stand, walk, listen, and hear; occasionally reach with hands and arms, and use hands/fingers dexterously; sit, kneel, stoop, and crawl. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performing the duties of this job require the use of assigned equipment. Employee must be able to work a flexible work schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as directed.

EOE:

The City of Inver Grove Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to attract and retain a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBT, veterans and people of all backgrounds to apply. 2026 full wage scale, hourly wage at time of hire is based on qualifications. 3$23.59$24.27$24.96$25.66$26.32$27.01$27.70$28.39$29.06$29.75