Police Cadet Apply
This is a part-time, at-will position exempt from the classified service.
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking a minimum of 12 semester / 18 quarter units toward earning an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice or a related field while maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Other Requirements:
Possess a valid California driver's license
Between 18 and 23 years old at the time of application
Vision correctable to 20/20 with no color deficiencies
No felony convictions
No misdemeanor convictions which mandate weapons prohibitions
Techniques for gaining trust and getting people to cooperate using reason
In order to be considered for the position, you must complete and submit the following:Failure to attach the required documents will result in disqualification.
1. Completed City of Vallejo application
2. Respond to all Supplemental Questions
3. A transcript of college units completed
4. Proof of current full-time college enrollment with anticipated graduation date
*A resume cannot be substitutedfor any portion of the application process (i.e., the official applicationand responses to the supplemental questions).
NOTE:If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.
Applicant Screening and Assessment:
Application screening will be conducted to evaluate each candidates' supplemental questionnaire, educational course work, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position that may include but are not limited to:
- Education, GPA of 2.0 or higher
- College enrollment
- Valid California Driver's License
- Citizenship
- Criminal history
Prior to hire, the selected candidate will be required to pass the following:
- Oral Interview
- Live Scan Fingerprinting
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph Testing
- Psychological Assessment
- Medical Assessment
Candidates for the position of Police Cadet are required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy. During the background investigation candidates are required to complete and submit a State of California Personal History Statement (POST Form 2-251 Rev. 02/2013). The information that you provide in the Personal History Statement will be used in the background investigation to assist in determining your suitability for the position of Police Cadet, in accordance with POST Commission Regulation 1953. Additionally, for the position of Police Cadet, a pre-placement psychological and medical examination, including drug screening, is required prior to employment.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact Human Resources Department. Please contact Marie Cruz at (707) 554-5914 or by email at marie.cruz@cityofvallejo.net.
Disaster Service Workers
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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
