Cadet - Sheriff's Office

Requirements

• Applicants for the Cadet Program shall meet the following minimum requirements as a condition of their employment:
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident;
• Must be eighteen years of age (or within six months) at the time of application; must be eighteen years of age at the time of hire;
• Must be a high school graduate with GPA of 2.0 or higher;
• Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university at the time of appointment;
• Applicant must declare and maintain a major in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or a related field (Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration);
• Must maintain a minimum of 9 college credit hours per quarter or the equivalent except during summer term.
• Must maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA (cumulative and per grading period) while serving as a cadet;
• Must maintain a valid driver's license;
• Must not have been convicted by any state or federal court of a crime punishable in a state or federal institution;
• Must pass a multi-phase examination established by the Sheriff Office - consisting of oral interviews, a background investigation, a polygraph and a drug screen;
• Work is performed primarily in an office setting in a restricted area where the noise level is usually moderate. Some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items up to 35 pounds is required. In some positions the incumbents may be spending a major par

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Job Summary The Clark County Sheriff's Office Cadet Program is dedicated to providing a rewarding work and educational experience for the individual wishing to pursue a career in law enforcement. The Cadet Program allows college students the opportunity to receive paid on-the-job training in non-enforcement activities. There are age and education requirements that applicants must meet to be hired as a Cadet. The maximum length of continuous service a Cadet can serve with the Sheriff's Office is 4.5 years, or three months after graduation from a two year or four year institution of higher learning. Cadets work part time hours and are eligible for some benefits. The Sheriff's Cadet is the trainee level in the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Cadets are assigned non-law enforcement duties and responsibilities. Cadets perform paraprofessional office and field support duties under supervision of a sworn member or supervising civilian personnel in the Sheriff's Office. The Cadet Program is under the supervision of the Cadet Program Coordinator. Cadets may be assigned to another unit at the discretion of the Chief Civil Deputy. Cadets are then supervised by that unit's supervisor. Cadets may be assigned to various areas: Civil Cadets - Serve civil papers in the community and have a special commission. Property Cadets - provide logistical support throughout the agency, and support the Evidence Unit in basic tasks. Front Desk/Reception Cadets - are in a fast pace area completing fingerprints, answering questions, assisting with concealed pistol license applications, directions, delivery of mail, opening inmate mail. Cadets may be required to work various shifts including split shifts, at night, on weekends and holidays as needed. Shift assignments do not interfere with school schedules. This position is represented by the Sheriff's Support Guild. This is a continuous posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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