Hybrid Police Cadet (Part-Time) at City of San Bernardino, CA
City of San Bernardino, CA · San Bernardino, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in San Bernardino
About the Department
Are you looking for hands-on experience in a law enforcement environment while building your skills?
We invite you to join the City of San Bernardino Police Department as a Police Cadet!
About the City:
As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.
San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.
About the Position:The Police Cadet performs a wide variety of tasks such as filing of reports, assisting the public, answering telephones, handling counter traffic at the front desk, records, and traffic windows, completes assigned police reports, and provides assistance as needed in all divisions of the Police Department. Police Cadets are part-time employees normally scheduled to work flexible hours up to 20 hours a week.
The general purpose of the Police Cadet program is to regimen young, well-qualified individuals to participate in an organized on-the-job training, which includes instructions in the duties, responsibilities, methods, and techniques of the department. The programs are designed to better qualify the Police Cadets for the position of police officer or other positions inside the Police Department. The Police Cadets perform a wide variety of tasks that would otherwise be provided by sworn or professional staff employees.
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Position Duties
The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable, and eager to learn about law enforcement. They have strong communication and customer service skills, remain calm and professional under pressure, and work well with both the public and department staff. They are adaptable, detail-oriented, and interested in pursuing a career in public safety.
Assisting the public at the front desk and by phone.
Filling reports, processing records, and taking fingerprints.
Supporting dispatch by answering calls and monitoring radios.
Driving city vehicles for deliveries or transport.
Helping with property and evidence tasks.
Assisting at community events and crime prevention programs.
Completing reports and debriefing with supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
AND
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a minimum of six (6) semester units at the time of hire. Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA).
AND
Must be 18-24 years of age.Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver’s license is required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and carry supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions and the noise level is generally quiet.
- Operations, services, activities and terminology of a police department.
- Standard record keeping methods and procedures including methods and techniques for receiving, creating and processing crime, missing person, traffic accident and related reports.
- Operational characteristics and legal requirements regarding the use of law enforcement computerized and telecommunications equipment and programs.
- Department policies, procedures, standards and codes applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
- Office practices and procedures, including filing.
- Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Uses and operations of computers and standard business software.
- Safety precautions and procedures as applied to traffic situations, crime scenes, station security and other law enforcement-related situations.
- Write clear, accurate and comprehensive reports.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
- Maintain complete, accurate and comprehensive records.
- Listen to and record information accurately.
- Handle office and field situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for others; use tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive matters.
- Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department management, sworn and professional staff police personnel and others encountered in the course of work.
- Have a willingness to work a minimum of 20 hours per week (up to 40 hours during summer/breaks).
- Have not been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying crimes.
- Successfully complete a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, complete criminal history, record check, polygraph and a medical history.
- Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation as used in written and oral presentation.
- Interact effectively with the public using problem solving skills and sound judgment.
- Perform basic mathematical functions.
- Read and comprehend difficult written materials.
- Testify credibly in court.
- Have a willingness to work weekends and holidays.
- Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
Recruitment Timeline
This recruitment will close on Sunday, August 24, 2025, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications review: Week of Monday, August 25, 2025
**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**
Other Qualifications
All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will close on August 24, 2025, until the position is filled or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.
Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.
- Application Review
- Personal History Statement and Pre-Background Interview Questionnaire Packets
- Oral Exam
- Pre-employment Physical Medical Exam
- Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Employment/Professional Reference Check
E-Verify Participation:
The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.
Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov
Disclaimers:
The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 384-5161.
This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
The San Bernardino Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment and retaliation (Government Code §12940(k); 2 CCR 11023).
Click here (Download PDF reader) to view the Police Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
