Police Officer Trainee
Salary: $22.09 Annually
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Position Summary:
Police officer trainee is a full-time, non-sworn, temporary classification intended to prepare individuals to become sworn police officers. This position, under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties and attends a formalized education program in preparation for employment as a police officer.
Essential Functions:
- Upon completion of police academy, patrol’s campus/location either on foot or in an official vehicle to answer complaint calls, investigate disturbances, accidents and/or criminal activity.
- Prepares files and records associated with a variety of investigations, as well as testifying in a court of law, if applicable.
- Plans and organizes daily work routine.
- Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time management methodology.
- Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions, on time and as directed. Develops and maintains working relationships with co-workers, students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders and constituents internal/external to the Dallas College network community.
- Uses tact and diplomacy to effectively handle requests, suggestions, and complaints internal or external to the Dallas College network.
- Recognizes and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the district and surrounding area.
- Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations, implementing decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.
- Collects evidence, writes preliminary reports on each case after initial investigation; prepares supplemental reports as necessary.
- Interacts with the public with courtesy and tact.
- Exercises self-control and good judgement in emergency/hazardous situations.
- Uses appropriate safety principles and techniques.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 30 college hours from an accredited institution or two (2) years active military service.
- Psychological testing, freedom from drug dependency testing, and a physical (medical) will be conducted as a condition of employment.
- Must be willing to works various shifts, as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must successfully complete a certified Basic Law Enforcement course as prescribed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and associated field training within one year of employment.
- Must have a current and valid Texas driver’s license.
- Official transcripts and licenses will be required.
- Bilingual or multilingual preferred.