Police Cadet

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Midland, Texas is offering a part-time Police Cadet program with the Midland Police Department. The role supports law enforcement through real-world assignments, administrative tasks, and technical duties while building a foundation for a career in public service.

Applicants must be at least 18, possess a valid Texas driver's license, have no felony convictions, and maintain GPA requirements throughout the program. The schedule includes varying hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must communicate well with sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Interacts well with citizens and demonstrates professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist various internal departments with administrative duties and other needs.
• Operate department computer equipment to review records and input data.
• Attend classes and complete at least 12 college hours each fall and spring semester.
• May work up to 30 hours a week during the school term and up to 1000 hours per year.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a grade of C or better in each class.
• Test for a police officer position within six months of turning 21 and required hours.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent work

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Scope of Work

Are you passionate about law enforcement and ready to make a difference? As a Police Cadet, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the Midland Police Department through real-world assignments, technical tasks, and administrative duties. This unique, part-time opportunity allows you to serve your community, develop critical skills, and build a strong foundation for a future career in law enforcement. If you're disciplined, driven, and dedicated to public service, this is your path forward.

Essential Job Duties

• Participates in a variety of law enforcement activities, which include assisting different internal departments with administrative duties or other needs.
• Operates department computer equipment to review records, inquire about activities and programs, and input various data.
• Must complete a minimum of 12 college hours each fall and spring semester and are required to attend assigned classes in a dedicated and timely manner.
• May work up to 30 hours a week during the school term and up to 1000 hours of work per calendar year.
• Must maintain a "C" or better in each class and maintain a G.P.A. of 2.0 to remain in the program.
• Must comply with the same standards of conduct, on and off duty, as those for a police officer.
• Can remain in the program until 60 college hours are obtained with a 2.0 GPA or better.
• Within six months of their 21st birthday and obtaining the required college hours, the applicant is expected to apply and test for a police officer position with the department.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Must pass physical standard testing of sit-ups, push-ups, and mile-and-a-half runs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, and drive to and from various work sites.
• Must be able to lift boxes of material and mail.
• Works regular business hours with occasional irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other situations influenced by workload.
• Must be able to communicate clearly under what, at times, could be highly stressful situations.
• Required to participate in the department's physical fitness program and assessments every April & October.

Required Qualifications

• Must communicate well with sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.
• Interacts and works well with citizens.

Knowledge of technical skills for computer input programs and other tasks involving basic computer programs like Microsoft, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of basic typing, record keeping, and filing skills. Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Skill in planning, organizing, and managing time effectively. Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.

High school diploma or equivalent required and at least 18 years of age. Some college preferred. Must be a resident of Midland County at the time of employment. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's license. No felony convictions, history of criminal or improper conduct, or poor driving record, which may affect the suitability for law enforcement work. If a candidate possesses military service, he or she must have an honorable discharge.