Overview
| Role Profile Our cadets take part in weekly cadet meetings, social action projects, and local initiatives aimed at raising the profile of young people in the county and giving them an insight into policing. As a cadet leader, you will help us by supporting our team and mentoring the young people who take part. You will learn about the different areas of policing such as task force, dog section, road policing unit, and other operational teams and help to deliver this knowledge to our cadets. No previous policing knowledge is required, support and training are given as well as there being other leaders there to support. You will have the opportunity to accompany the cadets on expeditions, such as the Duke of Edinburgh expedition, as well as helping our police officers in riot training exercises. You will also assist and take part in other events, trainings and team building activities. Our cadet groups have 10 to 30 cadets (depending on location) who attend our weekly term-time meetings. Our Junior Cadets are in academic school years 6 to 8 and our Senior Cadets are in academic school years 9 to 13. ACTIVITIES/TASKS: Help the cadets to learn about: Police procedures Criminal law Crime prevention Take part in: Team building activities Expeditions Uniform inspections and drills Local community events Charity fund raising Cadet Leader meetings Help facilitate: First aid skills practise Duke of Edinburgh training Physical Training – Fitness Help cadets to learn, develop and practice life skills. *Reasonable Adjustments can be considered as per the Equalities Act 2010 ROLE SPECIFIC SKILLS: Ability to supervise a team of young people and help them to achieve set objectives. Basic IT skills and able to learn new IT systems for which training will be provided. Good organisational skills. Able to work as part of a team. Additional skills which are beneficial but not essential: Previous experience working with young people. Experience or qualification in areas such as First Aid, fitness, mountaineering, or outdoor pursuits. How you will benefit: Increase your knowledge about policing and the law Gain insight into policing and Derbyshire Constabulary Helping to develop young people in active citizenship Build your self confidence Gain workplace skills Receive support from the cadet team Meet other volunteers Receive Safeguarding Health and Safety training Opportunity for further training i.e First Aid How the organisation will benefit: Helping us in our commitment to provide a high-quality policing service to everyone in Derbyshire By developing closer community links volunteers become advocates and help to improve public confidence By bringing new ideas, knowledge and skills into the Force you will help provide an enhanced service to the community
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