Community Risk Reduction Cadet

**THE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
Are you ready to make a real impact in your community while gaining valuable experience for your future career? The City of Hemet is looking for passionate high school and college students to apply for the exciting opportunity to become a Community Risk Reduction Cadet. As a cadet, you’ll play a key role in enhancing public safety, learning about emergency management, and contributing to community outreach programs—all while building skills that will help you succeed in any career. This is your chance to get hands-on experience, develop leadership qualities, and be part of a team dedicated to making Hemet a safer, stronger place for everyone. Don’t miss out—apply today and start your journey to becoming a community leader!

The City of Hemet is pleased to announce the opportunity for qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Community Risk Reduction Cadet (Temporary/Part-Time).
**PLEASE NOTE**
To qualify for this role, you must live in District 5 of Riverside County. Not sure if you're in District 5? We recommend checking your address using the county’s district locator toolbefore applying.

DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of tasks in the support of the Hemet Fire & Life Safety Agency’s mission to provide a clean and sanitary city in accordance with the Hemet Strategic Plan, and the agency’s Community Risk Reduction program. Provide a multi-faceted opportunity to explore the various public-safety pathways through direct exposure to fire prevention, code enforcement, and building & safety disciplines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include, but are not limited to the following characteristics, duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics:

Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Field work:

• The ability to receive and comply with direction given by a supervisor and/or other agency management.

• Help with clean-ups off city streets (shopping carts, furniture, homeless items - etc.)

• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, machines, and light equipment.

• May assist in abatement and other CRR functions.

• Assists Code Compliance Officers, Fire Prevention, and Building Inspectors in the performance of related tasks.

• Initial inspection on complaints from the public (verify only).

• Handout educational pamphlets (AVA-Drought Tolerance Landscaping, Temporary Advertising Signs– Common Code Violation, etc.…)

• The ability to demonstrate a positive attitude, quality of work and communication skills with supervisors and co-workers through positive mentorship.

• Other duties as assigned

Office work:

• Review, acknowledge, and response to emails, phone or online complaints from public.

• Open cases through appropriate tracking software.
  Various clerical activities related to DLS action items, which may include typing letters, creating, printing, or copying documents

• Assisting office support staff with other clerical duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIIES
Ability to perform a variety of unskilled maintenance tasks; use a variety of handtoolsand operate a variety of small power-driven equipment; understand and follow verbal and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
Required:
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age with a work permit at the time of employment.

Certification/License and/or Other Special Requirements:
Candidates must successfully complete the mandatory orientation course to continue working in the position past 30 days.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements:

Position may require the need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.Additionally, the incumbent in this position will work in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. Cadet will be provided the appropriate uniform and safety equipment based on the work task assigned for the day.