Police Cadet - City of Ontario (CALIFORNIA) : Job Details

The Position

Police Cadet

If you are considering a career in law enforcement and want to learn about the field from one of the most respected Police Departments in the Inland Empire, then the City of Ontario has the perfect position for you! The City of Ontario Police Department has an excellent part-time opportunity for actively enrolled college students interested in a law enforcement career!

As a Police Cadet, you will receive valuable hands on experience as well as an opportunity to make a positive impact on your community and your career. The Police Cadet, under the supervision of sworn or civilian personnel, performs a variety of police clerical and technical support duties in the areas including, but not limited to: lobby reception, records, crime prevention, patrol, traffic, and property control. The Police Cadet is a part-time/temporary position, scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week, and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans.

This is not a sworn Police Officer or a Police Officer training position. There is no guarantee of a full-time position with the Ontario Police Department. Please read this entire job bulletin prior to applying for this position.

Background Check Requirement

All appointments to this position are subject to the successful completion of an in-depth background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department as well as a physical examination including a drug screening. The background investigation is a rigorous process which often takes several months to complete. A typical background investigation includes but is not limited to: background interviews with individuals designated by the Ontario Police Department (this may include current and former co-workers, friends, relatives, neighbors, or any other relevant individual), criminal background check, credit check, polygraph examination, and physiological evaluation. Candidates may be disqualified from further consideration during the background investigation for a variety of reasons including if they have: an excessive number of traffic citations and/or collisions; arrests and/or convictions; a history of illegal substance abuse; poor credit history (factors include bankruptcy, foreclosures, liens, repossessions, and recency); or thefts from a previous employer. For clarification of any of the above disqualifying reasons, please call the Police Department Background Unit at (909) ###-####.

Special Requirement

From the time of the appointment, a Police Cadet must be enrolled in at least 2 courses, preferably in Police Science, Administration of Justice, Public Administration, or the equivalent to 6 semester or 8 quarter units at an accredited college or university, and maintenance of a minimum GPA of 2.0 in such studies. Length of employment in this classification is limited to 5 years or until the completion of a BA/BS degree at the discretion of the Department.

This recruitment may close at any time without prior notice.

The Ontario Police Department

The mission of the Ontario Police Department is to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our community. We do this by providing superior police services while fostering successful community partnerships.

TEAMWORK: Fulfilling community partnerships that instill pride, passion and commitment through communication and performance. Learn from the past and embrace the future through empowerment, respect, and cooperation.

PROFESSIONALISM: It is not the job we do; it is how we do our job. We are engaging and considerate with our actions, image, and conduct.

INTEGRITY: We hold honesty as our guiding principle. When faced with difficult decisions, we do the right thing, even in the face of adversity.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We openly identify and address problems and willingly accept responsibility for our own actions.

DEDICATION: We are committed to our craft and to the residents, businesses, and visitors of the City of Ontario.

Ontario is an economic leader in the Inland Empire, making it an excellent choice for a law enforcement career. We offer the opportunities and resources of a large department with the teamwork of a small one. Police Officers protect life and property through the enforcement of laws/ordinances and the provision of non-criminal services. Police Officers patrol an assigned beat to identify circumstances that indicate a threat to life or property and to take action to mitigate such threats.

The City of Ontario

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including; Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Development, Public Works, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,100 full-time and 200 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website. A few useful links are also listed below:

Approach to Public Service (Core values for City of Ontario employees)

OntarioCityEmployees.org (Information about City of Ontario employee benefit plans)

The Ontario Plan (The City's Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)

Examples of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by the Police Cadet include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Assists sworn and non-sworn personnel with non-enforcement duties as authorized; takes reports; releases property; verifies proof of correction to vehicles.

* Maintains records and prepares reports.

* Takes photos and fingerprints.

* Assists with traffic control during emergencies.

* Assists with property and evidence storage, retrieval, and transport.

* Assists with scheduling and transport of department's vehicle fleet for general maintenance.

* Assists Police personnel in the presentation of public awareness programs.

* Assists the public by answering inquiries and providing information; answers phones and relieves switchboard operator.

* Performs routine clerical duties including typing, sorting, coding, tabulating, filing, and operation of standard office machines and equipment.

* Assists with inventory, ordering, storage, and retrieval of supplies.

* Performs messenger duties in the delivery of mail and legal documents.

* Operates City vehicle in the performance of job duties.

* Testifies credibly in court.

Qualification Guidelines

Education

Equivalent to a high school diploma or recognized equivalent at time of appointment.

Special Requirements

From the time of the appointment, enrollment in at least 2 courses, preferably in Police Science, Administration of Justice, Public Administration, or the equivalent to 6 semester or 8 quarter units at an accredited college or university, and maintenance of a minimum GPA of 2.0 in such studies. Length of employment in this classification is limited to 5 years or until the completion of a BA/BS degree at the discretion of the department. Valid California Class C driver's license.

Desirable

Some experience in police clerical work; computer skills; bi-lingual; and knowledge of police practices and methods, and department rules, regulations, and procedures.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

* List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.

* List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).

* Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Supplemental Questions

To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write no experience for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from @ontarioca.gov or governmentjobs.com. If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How will my responses to the Pre-Employment Background Questionnaire be used?

A: Your responses will be reviewed by Ontario Police Department personnel to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Q: Can I schedule a ride-along?

A: Ride-alongs are reserved for the candidates that successfully pass the oral interview and are in the background investigation stage.

If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here www.ontariocityemployees.org.

Employees in this classification are under the Part-Time Compensation and Benefits Profile. For a list of benefits for part-time employees please click here Benefits/Part-Time Guide 2022 FINAL.pdf

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I understand that the Police Cadet position is not a sworn Police Officer or a Police Officer training position.

* Yes

* No

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All appointments to this position are subject to the successful completion of an in-depth background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department as well as a physical examination including a drug screening. The background investigation is a rigorous process which often takes several months to complete. A typical background investigation includes but is not limited to: background interviews with individuals designated by the Ontario Police Department (this may include current and former co-workers, friends, relatives, neighbors, or any other relevant individual), criminal background check, credit check, polygraph examination, and physiological evaluation. Candidates may be disqualified from further consideration during the background investigation for a variety of reasons including if they have: an excessive number of traffic citations and/or collisions; arrests and/or convictions; a history of illegal substance abuse; poor credit history (factors include bankruptcy, foreclosures, liens, repossessions, and recency); or thefts from a previous employer. For clarification of any of the above disqualifying reasons, please call Police Department Background Unit at (909) ###-####. Please indicate that you have read the statement above by selecting Yes.

* Yes

* No

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Pre-Employment Background Questionnaire As an applicant for this position with the City of Ontario, you are required to complete this background questionnaire. This questionnaire supplements your application, which will be treated in the same manner. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you are not required nor are you expected to furnish any information in this questionnaire that is of a medical nature. For example, do not report any work absences for illness or workers compensation claims. Do not discuss or report any disabilities you might have. This information is strictly medical in nature, and as this questionnaire is part of the pre-job offer background investigation, is not subject to disclosure during this portion of the background investigation. For the purpose of this questionnaire, illegal drug possession shall be defined as each time the illegal drug was in your personal possession either on/or within the body or in the hands, clothing, vehicle, home, residence, or any other area that you controlled. Please read and answer all of the questions. You are admonished to answer all questions completely and truthfully. If you are dishonest in your answers, fail to fully answer any question, or misstate any material facts, you will be disqualified from further consideration for this position. Remember that your response may be subject to verification by a polygraph examination. I have read and understand the information above.

* Yes

* No

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The purpose of a pre-employment background investigation, for all intents and purposes, is to verify that the application you have submitted and any statements you have made to the City of Ontario concerning your qualifications are true. The California Courts have held that an employer has a legal duty to know the persons whom it employs. In some cases, California law may mandate a background investigation before employment, while in other cases it is merely a case of public policy or prudence before placing someone in a position of public trust. Both State and Federal Courts have also held that there is an absolute necessity for public employees to be truthful. You must understand that a lack of truthfulness or deception of any type on your part will automatically and irrevocably result in your application being rejected from further consideration. For some people, there may be one or more incidents or occurrences in their background which they regret or over which they may feel some embarrassment. A prospective employer will not make inquiries into areas of a person's background which have no legitimate bearing on their qualifications for the job. However, you should understand that the mere presence of so-called negative information in your background is not automatically disqualifying. For example, an applicant may have engaged in petty thievery as a child, have used illegal drugs, may have been fired from a job, or even have been convicted of a crime as an adult. While these things, in and of themselves, may not automatically remove that person from consideration for a job, lying about them will. I have read and understand the information above.

* Yes

* No

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A pre-employment background investigation is not intended to be an intimidating experience or an unwarranted invasion into your privacy. Your background investigator will contact persons who know you, including present and/or former employers, and will examine official documents and records concerning you to assure that you have been honest in your application in order to fulfill the legal mandates imposed by the Courts and the Legislature. The more forthright you have been, the greater the likelihood that your background investigation can be completed in a timely and successful manner. ADVISEMENT TO APPLICANT I understand that any false statements and/or deliberate misrepresentations, whether by omission or commission, will result in my application being automatically and irrevocably rejected from further consideration. I certify that I have read the above statement, understand its contents, and may print a copy for my records. My typed first and last name below indicates my understanding of the above advisement.

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INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read and answer each question. If you answer YES to any question, you MUST write a complete and thorough explanation as a response to question #27. Reference your answer to the corresponding question number. All written responses must be answered completely, accurately, truthfully, and thoroughly. Provide date, locations, amounts, etc. Vague, ambiguous, misleading, or unanswered responses may be cause for disqualification from further consideration. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), do not list any medical related information or history about yourself on this questionnaire or any attached pages. Those employed with the Ontario Police Department must be able to read, interpret, comprehend, and complete police reports, forms, and other documents accurately and in a timely manner. For this reason, in addition to evaluating your moral character and suitability, we will evaluate your ability to complete this questionnaire accurately. Your ability to write clear statements, which accurately describe an occurrence, will be evaluated. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at (909) ###-####. I have read and understand the information above.

* Yes

* No

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Have you ever been convicted of a crime, been arrested, detained, or questioned by any law enforcement agency?

* Yes

* No

08

In the past 10 years, have you committed any felony crime that was undetected?

* Yes

* No

09

Have you ever committed identity theft, fraud, forgery, or counterfeiting whether or not it was detected?

* Yes

* No

10

Have you ever had a restraining order issued against you?

* Yes

* No

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Have you ever committed (detected or undetected), been accused of, or questioned about child abuse, child neglect, child molestation, or illegal sex acts?

* Yes

* No

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Have you ever viewed, purchased, sold, or subscribed to child pornography? (books, magazines, internet, etc.)

* Yes

* No

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Have you ever stolen anything where if you would have been caught you could have been arrested or faced criminal prosecution?

* Yes

* No

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Have you ever stolen any money, goods, or services from a place where you worked?

* Yes

* No

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Have you ever belonged to or associated with a subversive or militant group, criminal street gang, alliance, or organization that advocates racism or hatred toward others because of their way of life, background, culture, or customs?

* Yes

* No

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Have you ever touched, held, or possessed any illegal drug or substance (not including marijuana)? Includes prescription medication that is not prescribed to you. (If so, provide type of substance, dates you possessed, and number of time for each illegal substance.)

* Yes

* No

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Were you discharged from any military branch in any way other than honorable?

* Yes

* No

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Have you ever been fired or resigned in lieu of being terminated from any employment in the past 10 years?

* Yes

* No

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In your past 10 years of employment, have you received any disciplinary actions? (Includes suspensions, written reprimands, verbal reprimands, counseling)

* Yes

* No

20

Have you ever been accused of sexual harassment?

* Yes

* No

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In the past 5 years, have you been issued a traffic citation? (If so, give date, location, type of violation, issuing agency, and the disposition for each citation.)

* Yes

* No

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n the past 5 years, as a driver, have you been involved in a motor vehicle collision? (If so, give date, location, type of injuries involved, whether or not law enforcement responded, whether or not a report was taken for each collision.)

* Yes

* No

23

Have you ever driven off or fled the scene of a traffic collision whether or not it was detected? (hit and run)

* Yes

* No

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Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?

* Yes

* No

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Have you ever been disqualified from employment by any law enforcement agency? (regular or volunteer)

* Yes

* No

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Have you ever been rejected or disqualified by any law enforcement agency for any reason during a hiring process?

* Yes

* No

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Please use the space below to provide a complete and thorough explanation for any questions to which you answered yes.

Required Question

Agency City of Ontario

Address 200 North Cherry Avenue

Ontario, California, 91764

Phone 909.###.####

909.###.####

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