Police Officer Trainee/Cadet

Houston, TX
Aldine ISD

Closing Date: 1/16/2025

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, participates in classroom lectures, seminars, and practical training sessions to complete the Basic Peace officer Certification at an approved state-supported institution.

Essential Functions:

  1. Acquires an understanding and working knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Transportation Code, United States Constitution and applicable case law.
  2. Represents the Aldine ISD Police Department, in an ethical, honest, and responsible manner.
  3. Receives and participates in various types of law enforcement training activities.
  4. Analyzes and interprets procedures, policies and practices through specific education and training.
  5. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  6. Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.
  7. Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job’s own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.
  8. Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to Aldine ISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED).
  • Must meet Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) background requirements as defined by the police academy and the Aldine ISD Police Department
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized)
  • Must be at least twenty years and six months (20.5) years of age by application date
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Liability insurance will be required by your graduation date
  • Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20, normal color and peripheral vision
  • Correctable normal audible range in both ears
  • Must pass all phases of the application process
  • Job related computer skills (Microsoft Office and law enforcement related applications)
  • No prior law enforcement experience necessary.