Community Engagement Cadet

Full Job Description

Join 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 and procedures 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.

• For more information and essential functions, see our Community Engagement Cadet Job Description.
  
  

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.

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.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, 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.

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.

Qualifications

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

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Additional Information

Assessment: 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.

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:
Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email: ellen.friedmanellen.friedman@stpaul.gov

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. Click here for more information.

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.