Police Cadet bei City of Chattanooga

***This is a NON-EXEMPT Position***

SUMMARY

Incumbents in this classification are considered a Cadet during the first 12 months with the Department. The first six months individuals will be in the police training academy and an additional four months with a Field Training Officer. Duties include attending class, taking exams and integrating classroom training on the job while working with a Field Training Officer. 

SERIES LEVEL: The Police Cadet is the first level of a six level sworn police series.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.) Participates in police academy training sessions which includes attending class, taking exams and integrating classroom training during training exercises. Performs duties of a Police Officer with a Field Training Officer monitoring activities. Performs other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen. 

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Driver's License       

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: No prior knowledge is required. Skill in reading and interpreting classroom training materials and communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Positions in this class typically require running, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and infectious diseases. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Safety Sensitive: Y 

Department of Transportation - CDL: N

Child Sensitive: N   

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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