Police Cadet

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston Police Department seeks a full-time Cadet to attend the Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Peace Officer Certification Program and pursue TCLEOSE licensing. The role requires sponsorship by UH-DPS, passage of tests and background checks, and strict adherence to university policies.

The position emphasizes coursework, physical and firearms training, and readiness to serve as essential personnel while maintaining high standards of conduct and security for the UH system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willing to sign educational contract and complete all departmental selection phases.
• No experience required.
• Requires valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must pass background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Attends the Criminal Justice Training Center program and participates in classes and group projects.
• Maintains notebooks of subjects covered and completes assigned homework.
• Participates in physical and firearms training, defensive tactics, and practical problems.
• Follows instructions from UH Police Department staff and adheres to UH policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Police Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

• INTERNAL UH EMPLOYEES ONLY POSTING

Attends full-time Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Peace Officer Certification Program and passes the TCLEOSE licensing examination. The Cadet must pass all required testing and background investigation and be approved for sponsorship by UH-DPS. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• Attends classes, participates in classroom discussions and group projects, and maintains comprehensive notebooks of subjects covered in classes.
• Prepares research papers and homework as assigned, maintaining satisfactory performance in all areas of the academy.
• Participates in the physical training program, firearms training program, defensive tactics program and practical problems.
• Complies with assignments and instructions given by UH Department of Public Safety Chief of Police or by any member of the Criminal Justice Training Center Staff.
• Adheres to University of Houston System and University of Houston Central Campus policies and procedures.
• Adheres to University of Houston Department of Public Safety Standards of Operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MQ: Education: High School Diploma or GED. Must be willing to sign educational contract and must successfully complete all phases of the departmental selection process prior to attending the Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Peace Officer Certification Program.

Experience: No experience is required.

Certification/Licensing: Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on the job posting details.

Additional Posting Information

Requires a High School Diploma or GED.

No Experience Is Required.

Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Must be able to work nights, weekends and overtime assignments.

Must be proficient with using a computer and Microsoft office suite.

Must pass a Criminal History and valid TX Driver’s License check prior to an interview.

Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal history fields on their application. Applicants with incomplete criminal history fields will not be considered for a position.

Required Information Includes

• DOB
• Driver’s license
• Last 4 digits of SSN

Physical & Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. While performing this job the staff member shall:

Environmental

The employee may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; extensive public contact with student, faculty and staff. Employees are required to work various assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends and may be required to remain at their post for an additional shift. All staff are <"essential personnel"> and are required to report to work during inclement weather.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.