Campus Police Cadet — Train as a Peace Officer

The University of Texas at Dallas; Nebraska; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Paid Winter Break

Fertility Benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas seeks candidates to attend and complete the UT System Police Academy or an equivalent Texas program approved by the Director of Police. The role requires meeting academic and physical training standards, including firearms and defensive tactics, and maintaining readiness for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Priority for internal candidates is noted; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• To the extent this position requires access to critical infrastructure, maintaining security is a minimum qualification.
• Must possess a current Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Attends classes and maintains comprehensive notebooks and/or the e-tablet equivalent.
• Prepares research papers and assignments.
• Participates in physical training, firearms training, defensive tactics training and practical problems.
• Demonstrates necessary strength, agility, and ability to pursue violators on foot and in vehicles.
• Handles use of restraining devices, handcuffs, and proper use of force options.
• Complies with UT System Police Academy rules, Board of Regents policies, and Director directives.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

TCOLE certified

Education

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Dallas seeks candidates to attend and complete the UT System Police Academy or an equivalent Texas program approved by the Director of Police. The role requires meeting academic and physical training standards, including firearms and defensive tactics, and maintaining readiness for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Priority for internal candidates is noted; remote work is not available.