General Duty Statement

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.

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 .

Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Community Engagement Cadet Job Description.

Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.

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.

By Closing Date, you MUST

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
• Upload or submit the following document via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (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.

Selection Process Information

Community Engagement Cadet Hiring Sessions

The Saint Paul Police Department has prepared an information session for this position. We highly encourage you to attend one of these sessions. The attendance is optional for all applicants or potential applicants. Find out more about what it means to be a Community Engagement Cadet and participate in a question-and-answer period with members of the Saint Paul Police Department. Dates and times are as follows:

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  Monday, May 8, 2023 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Richard H. Rowan Training Center located at 600 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, MN 55130
  
• Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Richard H. Rowan Training Center located at 600 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, MN 55130

Please register for the information sessions at the following link here . Registration is not required to attend the information session, but it is encouraged.

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 typically are 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.

Condition of Employment: 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 651-266-6519
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov

To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.

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.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance