Contractual Non-Sworn Police Cadet- Police Department

Police Cadet Position

This posting is solely for individuals that are looking to become certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) ALL others will need to apply under the Police Officer posting.

Through Courage, Knowledge, and Integrity, the Port St. Lucie Police Department is committed to superior customer service and remaining one of America's safest cities. The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

The main function of this position is to attend the Indian River State College Police Academy as a Contractual Non-Sworn Police Cadet in a professional manner under the direction of, the Chief of Police or their designee. This position shall abide by all obligations as outlined in the Sponsorship Program Agreement and Employee Contract. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

Essential Duties

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Attends all scheduled classes lectures, demonstrations, and exercises and successfully completes all approved Law Enforcement Academy courses.
• Trains on-the-job by performing routine work assignments in the functional area for which training is prescribed.
• Perform other duties of similar nature or level in classroom setting.
• Does not engage in any disciplinary activities while attending the approved Law Enforcement Academy
• Satisfies all qualifications and requirements for employment by the City as a Police Officer.
• Shall be required to take, and pass, the State Certification Exam within thirty (30) days of completion of the Police Academy program or within the prescribed timeframe as determined at the discretion of the Division Captain.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Actively pursuing acceptance into a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) Law Enforcement Academy. Possession of valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required. Florida Law Enforcement Certification preferred and required to be obtained after graduation from Police Academy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, taste, smell and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.