Police Cadet

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of line and staff functions in a para-professional capacity under immediate supervision
• Support basic police department operations, including directing traffic and parking enforcement
• Perform administrative duties such as report writing, typing, and maintaining files
• Assist in receiving, storing, and cataloging lost and stolen property
• Provide relief in the communication center by answering telephones and taking public complaints
• Support community policing efforts through station tours and representing the department at meetings
• Assist in the field with calls for service that do not require a sworn officer

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the application deadline
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license
• Ability to pass the POST written examination
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation
• Ability to pass a polygraph examination and medical exam
• Ability to pass a drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or support role
• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in law enforcement

About the Company

The City of Des Moines Police Department offers the Police Cadet position as a non-sworn support role designed specifically as a career development opportunity. This position is intended for qualified individuals seeking a future career as a Des Moines Police Officer, providing hands-on familiarity with the general field of law enforcement.