Police Cadet Salary and Job Information
Police Cadet Salary: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly Location: Vallejo Police Department, CA Job Type: Extra Help - Variable Hour (29hrs/wk or less) Job Number: 26-YB-04 Department: Police Opening Date: January 2, 2026 Closing Date: June 30, 2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Description
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of civilian field and office law enforcement work in direct support of safety and non-safety personnel.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Employees in this pre-trainee-level, non-safety position work on a part-time/as needed, basis while attending an accredited college toward earning their Associates of Arts degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. Police Cadets who successfully obtain said degree or 60 semester / 90 quarter units in Criminal Justice or related field may attend, at the Departments expense, a police academy with the goal of earning a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate. Those who do not obtain the educational requirements within three years will be released.
Class Designation and Responsibilities
This class is distinguished from uniformed safety police-related classes by their designation and the responsibilities and authorities associated with a safety peace officer designation under the laws of the State of California.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direct supervision from supervisory and management staff.
Examples of Important Responsibilities and Duties
The following duties are typical for the Police Cadet classification:
• Take police reports for crimes such as bicycle theft, automobile theft, burglary or similar cold complaints. • Marks and arranges for the towing of abandoned vehicles. • Enforce parking regulations by issuing traffic citations. • Performs traffic and pedestrian control as directed. • Participates in crime prevention activities such as neighborhood watch meetings, school and community group presentations, and Police Department building tours. • Maintains records and retrieves information. • Attend weekend and/or evening training sessions. • Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Minimum Qualifications
Education:
• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent with a minimum 2.0 GPA. • 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 drivers 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.
Knowledge of:
• Techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful, but respectful and collaborative manner. • Techniques for gaining trust and getting people to cooperate using reason. • Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. • Ability to learn the organization and functions of a Police Department. • Ability to learn and apply applicable laws, ordinances, policies, practices and methods. • Ability to work courteously with the general public on the telephone and in person. • Ability to deal with the public firmly, courteously, and tactfully. • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Supplemental Information
The Recruitment & Selection Process
In order to be considered for the position, you must complete and submit the following:
Application Instructions
Please note: You are required to attach your college transcript (unofficial or official) as proof of current full-time enrollment.
Employment Experience
During the past ten years of employment history, how many times have you been involuntarily terminated, failed probation or resigned to avoid being fired?
Driving Record
Have you been issued any moving violations (moving violations include: speeding, illegal U-turns, illegal lane changes, following too close.) in the last three (3) years? Do not include parking citations. If "yes", how many?
Legal History
For the following question, do not include sealed or expunged offenses. How many times have you been convicted, pleaded guilty, or pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor as an adult?
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, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.