Police Cadet

Salary: $31,201.20 Annually

Position Summary:

Works part-time, performing various police services, special assignments, and technical and administrative tasks supporting the police department while attending college full-time.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in a variety of law enforcement activities, which include assisting different internal departments with administrative duties or other needs.
• Operates department computer equipment to review records, inquire about activities and programs, and input various data.
• Must complete a minimum of 12 college hours each fall and spring semester and are required to attend assigned classes in a dedicated and timely manner.
• May work up to 30 hours a week during the school term and up to 1000 hours of work per calendar year.
• Must maintain a “C” or better in each class and maintain a G.P.A. of 2.0 to remain in the program.
• Must comply with the same standards of conduct, on and off duty, as those for a police officer.
• Can remain in the program until 60 college hours are obtained with a 2.0 GPA or better.
• Within six months of their 21st birthday and obtaining the required college hours, the applicant is expected to apply and test for a police officer position with the department.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Requirements:

• Must communicate well with sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.
• Interacts and works well with citizens.
• High school diploma or equivalent required and at least 18 years of age.
• Some college preferred. Must be a resident of Midland County at the time of employment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• No felony convictions, history of criminal or improper conduct, or poor driving record, which may affect the suitability for law enforcement work.
• If a candidate possesses military service, he or she must have an honorable discharge.