Sheriff Deputy Cadet

Salary: $44,470.40 Annually

Position Summary:

The Basic Peace Officer Course is open to anyone not licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as a Peace Officer. Cadets will be full-time employees with access to highly competitive Benefits that include a medical and dental health plan, a robust retirement plan, and other benefits that promote a balanced work-life environment. We offer wellness programs, such as Paternity and Maternity Leave, and Employee Assistant (EAP). In addition, employment with our agency qualifies for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Requirements:

• Must meet Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) background requirements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (See General Information for exceptions)
• Must be at least twenty years and six months (20.5) years of age by the 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
• An Associate’s Degree or a minimum of 60 college credit hours with at least a 2.0 GPA from an accredited institution; OR
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of two years of military service in the United States Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge
  • If military experience is only in the Reserves or National Guard, the applicant must have accumulated 730 retirement points or have six (6) years of service.