Community Engagement Cadet

City of Saint Paul MN
US - Minnesota - Saint Paul
January 3, 2025
Law Enforcement

Salary: $17. 99 - $24. 49 Hourly

Location : Saint Paul, MN

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 24-00462

Department: Police

Opening Date: 06/12/2024

Aboutthe PositionJoin our team! The Saint Paul Police Department is hiring a part time Community Engagement Cadet.

Here's what you can expect to do in this role:

Perform entry level public relations work explaining police protocols andprocedures to the public and relaying community concerns to sworn officers.
Foster positive community relationships by distributing and collecting information for the Saint Paul Police Department.
Participate in community events and engage in outreach programs.
Provide mentorship to other community program participants.

Cadets participate in community-based mentoring, youth programming, community service, and community engagement events to strengthen the ties between police and the community while providing at-risk youth with role models, pro-social activities, and beneficial influences that foster positive youth development. Additionally, the program prepares young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds for careers in law enforcement, helping to make city law-enforcement more representative of the communities served.

The Community Engagement Cadet position serves as a pathway to becoming a Saint Paul Police Officer once qualifying employees meet City promotional rights after 2 years of service. More information on City promotional rights may be found here

For more information and essential functions, see our

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements

Must be at least eighteen years of age.
Must be enrolled in a Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board approved law enforcement or criminal justice program within 120 days of appointment. Enrollment must be maintained throughout employment unless an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is obtained.
The Community Engagement Cadet position is a transition position into Police Officer for the City of Saint Paul. A Community Engagement Cadet must qualify and be appointed as a Police Officer within the anniversary date of four years of service in this class. If at any point it is determined by the department that a Community Engagement Cadet does not meet the qualifications or physical requirements for Police Officer, they may be separated at any time. If no examination is held for Police Officer during those four years, appointment as a Community Engagement Cadet may be extended until the next police academy begins.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.
Must have no felony convictions; including pardons and/or expungements, no criminal convictions of gross misdemeanor or equivalent level, no physical assault, domestic assault, or eluding the police convictions.

Preferred
Reading, writing, and speaking fluently in a language in addition to English may be preferred. See the job announcement for details.
How to Apply

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
Upload or submit the following required document(s) via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB. )
- A resume (optional)

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-#-#. Learn more about our Hiring ProcessAssessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Internal Only Job Posting: This posting is open only to current, certified, classified City employees.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position will require a medical examination, driver's license check, and a thorough Saint Paul Police Department background check which may include criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Contact Information: Michelle LeBow at 651-#-#
Email:

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197. 455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

Health Insurance
Vacation/Holidays
Sick Leave
Life .

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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