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10250Santa Ana Police Department
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10250.1 CADET PROGRAM
The Training/HR Division is responsible for the supervision and control of the Department’s Cadet
Program. The Training/HR Division Commander will be the Cadet Program Coordinator (CPC).
The Human Resources Sergeant will be the Cadet Program Assistant Coordinator (CPAC).
Cadets are required to receive satisfactory evaluations and favorable comments for a minimum 6-
month period from their date of hire. This program will familiarize the Cadet with the workings of the
Santa Ana Police Department, intended to enhance the Cadet’s development and may ultimately
lead to sponsorship to the Police Academy. The program allows a Cadet to achieve their college
degree while receiving on the job training specific to working within a Police Department.
The responsibility for the direct supervision of each on-duty Cadet, is job assignment. The
designated supervisor, referred to as a Cadet Advisor, shall be responsible for the direction,
training, and evaluation of each Cadet assigned to his/her unit.
10250.2 POLICE CADET RESPONSIBILITIES
In order to remain employed with the Department, Police Cadets are required to meet the following
standards:
(a)At time of appointment, Cadets must be 18 to 25 years old, inclusive. Cadets may
remain in the program until their 25th birthday. The Program Coordinator has the
authority to make an exception to the 25-year-old rule
(b)Currently enrolled in high school or college/university
(c)While enrolled in college/university, Cadets are required to carry a minimum of 9
semester units during the school term with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or
betterhere are no additional educational requirements after the cadet has attained a
BA or BS degree from an accredited educational institution
10250.3 RECRUITMENT AND HIRING
(a)The primary responsibility for recruiting, testing, and hiring of a police cadet applicant
falls within the Training/HR Division.
(b)A prospective applicant will undergo a background investigation as determined by the
Training/Human Resources Commander, excluding a polygraph examination.
10250.4 POLICE CADET WORK ASSIGNMENTS
All work assignments, scheduling, and duties of Cadets will require the approval of the CPC. There
will be no changes of assignment, scheduling, or additional duties required of the Cadet without
the specific approval of the CPC. There can be up to four (4) Cadets assigned to each Bureau
at any given time for a total of sixteen (16) Cadets Department-wide. This number may change
based on the budget, as well as, Department needs.
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Assignments will be rotated based on Department needs with the goal of providing each Cadet
with a broad base of experience. Cadets will rotate bureau assignments upon the completion of
eight (8) to twelve (12) months of service within an assigned bureau.
Cadets will utilize the proper chain of command to report any problems by reporting to the Cadet
Advisor, then to the CPAC if necessary. Human Resources or Training Division Staff will assist
Cadets with any other matters.
Cadets are not permitted to carry any lethal weapons. Cadets may carry pepper spray and/or
handcuffs after receiving written approval from the CPAC and the training from the Department
certified instructor/s.
It is the Cadet’s responsibility/obligation to help maintain security at the police station.
The Cadet shall only allow access to authorized personnel. At no time shall unauthorized
personnel be allowed into the police station.
10250.4.1 FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
Cadets may be assigned to any division within the Field Operations Bureau, but will primarily be
assigned to the Traffic Division, reporting to a Traffic Sergeant. Cadet responsibilities include,
but are not limited to, answering phones, directing citizens to various areas of the Department,
processing various types of paperwork, attending community meetings and other duties assigned.
10250.4.2 INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
Cadets will have a variety of tasks while assigned to the Investigation Division. These
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting detectives with discovery requests and
other miscellaneous paperwork assigned by their immediate supervisor. Cadets will report to one
of the Detective Sergeants and be assigned tasks appropriate to their position.
10250.4.3 ADMINISTRATION BUREAU
(a)Communications Division
1.Cadets assigned to Dispatch will report to the Dispatch supervisor. Cadet
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, inputting calls,
taking phone reports along with other duties assigned.
(b)Training Division
1.Cadets will report to the Training Division Sergeant and be assigned a variety of
tasks to assist the Training Division with day-to-day functions and tasks. Tasks
include, but are not limited to, assisting with scheduling of training, assisting with
arrest and control training, assisting with new-hire orientation, and any other
tasks approved by the Training Sergeant.
(c)Central Distribution Center (CDC)
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