Police Cadet
Salary: $70,324.80 Annually
Closing Date: 3/15/2026
Position Summary:
Under close supervision, learns law enforcement and crime prevention procedures and techniques during attendance from a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certified academy through classroom and physical training. Upon successful completion of the academy, incumbents will be promoted to the position of Police Officer and be expected to perform Police Officer duties and Responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
- Attends classroom training sessions and takes notes required to obtain Basic Peace Officer Certification
- Completes and passes written, oral and skills proficiency examinations for a wide variety of required Peace Officer skills and knowledge and maintains required levels of proficiency
- Participates in physical conditioning training and testing and maintains required levels of physical fitness
- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved
- Successful performance in and progression through Police Academy training
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED is required, associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field preferred
- Texas Motor Vehicle Class C Operator’s License with a satisfactory driving record at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien who has applied for citizenship at the time of application
- Must be free of felony criminal convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude
- Must have no convictions or unresolved arrests involving domestic violence
- Must have no misdemeanor convictions of Class B or higher within the past seven years