Police Cadet

The University of Texas at Dallas; Nebraska; Sur place; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Paid Winter Break

Fertility Benefits

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

TCOLE certified

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree

Description du poste

To attend and satisfactorily complete The University of Texas System Police Academy or an equivalent training academy within the State of Texas approved for enrollment by the Director of Police, qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer of The University of Texas System.

Responsible for successfully fulfilling the academic and physical training requirements of the Basic Peace Officer Course conducted by The University of Texas System Police Academy or an equivalent training academy within the State of Texas approved for enrollment by the Director of Police.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education or honorable service in the US Armed Forces.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Attends classes and maintains comprehensive notebooks and/or the e-tablet equivalent. Prepares research papers. Completes homework assignments. Participates in physical training, firearms training, defensive tactics training programs, and practical problems and must demonstrate the following required abilities: necessary strength and agility to subdue and restrain persons resisting arrest including the proper use of handcuffs, use of force options and other restraining devices; adequate hand, arm and upper body strength and ability to operate a handgun and/or shoulder weapon with either hand and qualify with same on a prescribed course; necessary agility and endurance to pursue violators on foot; ability to scale a reasonable barrier or obstruction while in foot pursuit of violators, to include running up and down flights of stairs; ability to remove an injured or unconscious person of reasonable size from an area of danger; ability to safely operate an automobile without the use of any specialized equipment while utilizing the police radio and emergency equipment such as siren and emergency lights. Actively participates in classroom discussions and group projects. Complies with established rules and regulations governing The University of Texas System Police Academy. Complies with assignments and instructions given by the Director of Police of The University of Texas System and any members of the Academy staff or guest instructors. Complies with policies of respective component institutions relating to his or her status and attendance at the Academy. Adheres to The University of Texas System Police Code of Conduct and the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Performs related duties as required.

Must meet the proficiency standards as set forth by the Office of the Director of Police for satisfactory completion of The University of Texas System Police Academy, Basic Peace Officer Course, or an equivalent training academy within the State of Texas approved for enrollment by the Director of Police and pass the licensing examination administered by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to the provisions of Office of Director of Police/University of Texas System Police Policy 401, “Applicant Selection Process for Employment as a Peace Officer or Police Cadet.”

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Participates in and satisfactorily completes the physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program, practical problem solving and academic blocks of instruction. Complies with assignments, policies, procedures, directives and instructions given by the Director of Police or the Police Academy staff. Adheres to rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents, University of Texas System, and applicable state law. Ensures that academic integrity, both individually/personally and as a member of a class, is continuously maintained.

Additional Information

Priority will be given to internal candidates
A remote work schedule is not available for this position.
TCOLE certified with no experience.
Must meet certain prerequisites established by the Office of the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards. A copy of these prerequisites is available for review at each component police department and in the Office of the Director of Police of The University of Texas System. Must successfully complete the UT System Police physical agility test as described in Office of the Director of Police/University of Texas System Police policy 402, “Physical Agility Test.” Must possess a current Texas driver’s license.
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security-sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Constant supervision is provided by the Academy staff during all phases of the training program; academic integrity is ensured. Ensures no discredit is brought upon the University of Texas System Police or the Police Academy as a consequence of the behavior of a Police Cadet. Determines if dismissal without appeal from the Police Academy is warranted for a Police Cadet’s violation of the requirements, expectations and obligations of this Job Description or violation of related policies and procedures; understands that this judgment is the exclusive and sole prerogative of the Police Academy Commander or the Director of Police.
Supervisory responsibilities are assigned periodically. Ensures academic integrity, both individually/personally and collectively as a class member, is continuously maintained. Ensures, both individually/personally and collectively as a class member, that no discredit is brought upon the University of Texas System Police or the Police Academy as a consequence of the behavior of a Police Cadet. Understands that there is no appeal for dismissal from the Police Academy for violation of the requirements, expectations and obligations of this Job Description or for violation of related policies and procedures; this judgment is the exclusive and sole prerogative of the Police Academy Commander or the Director of Police.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Special Instructions Summary

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you ever been employed as a Police Officer?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you TCOLE certified?
  • Yes
  • No
• If so, which is your current certification:
  • Peace Officer License
  • Jailer (County Corrections) License
  • Telecommunicator (Dispatcher/Call‑Taker) License
  • School Marshal License
• * Is there anything that will prevent you from legally carrying a firearm to successfully perform the course of your duty?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever taken or used any illegal drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If yes, please identify the illegal drug(s) used and provide the date or approximate timeframe of your most recent use.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you willing to complete a drug screening within 24 hours of receiving a conditional offer of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many traffic citations have you received within the last 3 years?
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5 or more
• * Are you willing to do work any day or shift?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021