Many other former student employees have transferred the skills they have learned as a cadet to other types of non law enforcement careers. This section describes the different student job positions available with the police department. A student cadet acts as an extra set of eyes and ears for the commissioned officers. Cadets walk an assigned area on campus or at the residence halls, and look for situations that are out of the ordinary. Other duties include giving safety escorts, delivering emergency messages, and helping the commissioned officers as directed or needed.
Work shifts are about five hours long, which averages to twenty to twenty-five hours a week.
Work shifts cover weekday evenings, weekends, and the evening and overnight hours at the residence halls. Applicants should have good command of the English language,and possess good interpersonal communication skills. The ability to handle yourself and others confidently and with tact during difficult situations is a desirable skill. When openings are available, applicants will be called for interviews. Training is approximately two weeks in length in which all aspects of the position are covered.