Police Officer and Police Cadet

Salary: $54,109.12 – $65,538.72 Annually

Position Summary:

An officer hired by the Big Spring Police Department and having personally incurred expenses for tuition and fees within the twelve (12) months preceding the date of hire to attend any training school meeting Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education requirements for a basic academy and received his or her certification as a result, will be eligible for reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.

Non-certified academy cadets receive comprehensive training at their full starting salary, including sixteen weeks at the police academy before field training at the department. Candidates are provided with a vehicle to travel to and from the police academy in Midland, Texas. Free dormitory-type housing is available for non-certified cadets attending the police academy.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years of age on the day of testing for Peace Officer licensure.
• High School diploma or GED as required by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement to be certified as a Peace Officer.
• No marijuana use in the two (2) years before the application date. No use of a controlled substance in the five (5) years before the application date.
• No arrest record with higher than a Class C Misdemeanor.
• Pass the written examination with a score of 70 or higher and pass the physical agility test.
• Must reside within a one-hour response time to the City of Big Spring.