City Of St Paul - Saint Paul, MN
posted 5 months ago
Join our team! The Saint Paul Police Department is hiring a part-time Community Engagement Cadet. In this role, you will perform entry-level public relations work, explaining police protocols and procedures to the public while relaying community concerns to sworn officers. Your primary focus will be to foster positive community relationships by distributing and collecting information for the Saint Paul Police Department. You will participate in community events and engage in outreach programs, providing mentorship to other community program participants. As a Community Engagement Cadet, you will engage in community-based mentoring, youth programming, community service, and community engagement events. This role is designed to strengthen the ties between police and the community, while also providing at-risk youth with role models, pro-social activities, and beneficial influences that foster positive youth development. 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. This position is not only about community engagement but also about personal and professional growth, as it offers a unique opportunity to transition into a police officer role within the City of Saint Paul.