Police Cadet

Summary

Part-Time Police Cadet

Join the City of Laguna Beach as a Part-Time Police Cadet! Under the supervision of Laguna Beach Police Department personnel, the Police Cadet will learn to perform various law enforcement duties. Assignments may be made within any division of the Police Department, including Field Services, Support/Investigative Services, and Professional Services. The Schedule: Candidates must be able to work a varied schedule including holidays, weekends, and evenings from April through September. Cadets work approximately 16 to 32 hours per week year-round; however, there may be special occasions where incumbents are asked to work more hours. What You'll Do Records: Interacting with the public on the phone and in person. Assist with clerical duties such as filing paperwork and data entry. Entering and retrieving confidential data from computer databases. Fingerprinting of applicants. Assist with vehicle cleaning. Field Services: Perform parking enforcement. Cite and impound vehicles. Assist with traffic control during special events, peak traffic conditions, and weekends and holidays. Assist with fire and flood watch patrols during windy or inclement weather. Investigations: Assisting with the transportation and tracking of evidence. Assisting with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Taking photographs and creating flyers and notices. Provide support to the Investigation Division. The Ideal Candidate Customer Focus Professional Integrity and Ethics Cooperative Teamwork Conflict Resolution Skills General Office Skills Responsibility and Dependability Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Job Description

Part-Time Police Cadet

Join the City of Laguna Beach as a Part-Time Police Cadet! Under the supervision of Laguna Beach Police Department personnel, the Police Cadet will learn to perform various law enforcement duties. Assignments may be made within any division of the Police Department, including Field Services, Support/Investigative Services, and Professional Services. The Schedule: Candidates must be able to work a varied schedule including holidays, weekends, and evenings from April through September. Cadets work approximately 16 to 32 hours per week year-round; however, there may be special occasions where incumbents are asked to work more hours. What You'll Do Records: Interacting with the public on the phone and in person. Assist with clerical duties such as filing paperwork and data entry. Entering and retrieving confidential data from computer databases. Fingerprinting of applicants. Assist with vehicle cleaning. Field Services: Perform parking enforcement. Cite and impound vehicles. Assist with traffic control during special events, peak traffic conditions, and weekends and holidays. Assist with fire and flood watch patrols during windy or inclement weather. Investigations: Assisting with the transportation and tracking of evidence. Assisting with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Taking photographs and creating flyers and notices. Provide support to the Investigation Division. The Ideal Candidate Customer Focus Professional Integrity and Ethics Cooperative Teamwork Conflict Resolution Skills General Office Skills Responsibility and Dependability Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.