Cadet ProgramAt — Alameda County Sheriff's Office
In this limited duration, non-sworn (unarmed) position, Sheriff's Service Cadets learn and gain additional experience in preparation for a career in law enforcement. Incumbents in this trainee-level classification are always temporarily appointed, and work on a Services-As-Needed basis (not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year), while attending an accredited college or university to earn a degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field; or while attending a specific training program to be eligible to take a California P.O.S.T. basic certification exam.
Posted by 01/18/24
The following duties are performed by employees in this classification however each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed: -Assist the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services with the delivery of emergency preparedness information, tools and training to the public and no profit agencies within Alameda County. -Participate in crime prevention activities such as neighborhood watch meetings, school and community group presentations, and Sheriff's Office building tours. -Photocopies, files, indexes and locates law enforcement records and related paperwork. -Assist with animal control details and functions with direct supervision. -Attends weekend and/or evening training sessions. -Rides with Deputy Sheriff's to observe and learn peace officer responsibilities and techniques. -Assists with Sherif Explorer posts.
Animal Services - The primary function of this unit includes operating a shelter in East Alameda County, and providing field services to the City of Dublin and unincorporated parts of Alameda County. Coroner's Bureau/Criminalistics Laboratory - Staff in these units utilize specialized forensic science methods to determine cause of death and interpret evidence from criminal case investigations. Dublin Police Services - Cadets assigned to DPS assist with Crime Prevention Unit services with the community, building career pathways with the School Resource Officer Unit and assisting with patrol related functions. -Office of Emergency Services - Is responsible for preparing Alameda County to respond efficiently and effectively to emergencies. -Regional Training Centr and Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) - Accredited facility that provides public safety and law enforcement training including peace officer basic academy. -Detention & Corrections: Santa Rita Jail - County correctional facility that houses approximately 2,000 male and female prisoners. -Tri-Valley Substation and Youth and Family Services Bureau (YFSB) - Crime Prevention Unit - Activities of YFSB involve community outreach and the delivery of psychotherapeutic and related services to high-risk youth and their family.
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| Type | Frequency | Amount | Explanation | Show to students? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Pay | bi-weekly | $20.13 Hr | Yes |
Contact an Alameda County Sheriff's Office Recruiter at 925-551-5730 or joinacso.com for instructions on how to apply.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 39 | hours per month |