The Charter Township of Redford is accepting applications for the POLICE CADET PROGRAM. 

SALARY:  *Cadet I: * $22.20/hr.

*                Cadet II: $24.98/hr., plus excellent partial paid benefits including health insurance, pension, vacation, sick leave, and 13 holidays. *

*GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *

The Cadet is a non-sworn civilian position within the Police Department, responsible for performing a variety of duties related to assisting police officers, while monitoring the jail and non-emergency department facilities. 

Cadets answer the police department non-emergency phone lines, provide administrative assistance to the front desk police officer, enter calls for service into the CAD system, perform jail duties as required, perform certain administrative functions as defined herein, and perform non-peace officer duties as necessary.

This includes, but is not limited to, using lockup and detention area computer software; routine inspections for cleanliness, headcount, and contraband; finger and palm printing; processing of court documents such as warrants, inventory, and security of prisoner personal property, rostering, prisoner intake screening including the evaluation of medical and mental conditions and requirements; appearance and testimony in various courts; interact with arresting officers of this and other agencies; interactions with supervisors; confirm warrants with other agencies. 

Cadets process complaints, take reports in compliance with reporting procedures, operate various computer software and hardware; process and file documents including the confirmation of warrants; operate LEIN devices; retrieve and process records of all types; answer and direct incoming telephone calls; intake, inventory, process, and release evidence; receive and process motor vehicle accident reports and impoundments. Cadets perform other related duties as assigned.

The purpose of this program is to identify future police officer candidates.

NOTE

:*  *Upon offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a background investigation by the police department, a psychological evaluation conducted by a Township authorized psychologist, and a complete pre-employment medical examination, including drug testing, conducted by a physician authorized by Redford Township.