Police Cadet

City of Pflugerville; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Pflugerville seeks a Police Cadet to begin training through the TCOLE-accredited Basic Peace Officer’s Course in Texas. The candidate will attend the academy, complete required tests, and progress toward Basic Peace Officer certification, while assisting department personnel in a range of law enforcement and crime prevention tasks.

Eligibility includes a high school diploma or 30 college credits or two years as a corrections officer/jailer or military discharge.

Qualifications

• Background investigation per Texas Peace Officer requirements
• Ability to understand detailed written and verbal operating procedures
• Capable of maintaining professional relationships with prosecutors, judges, coworkers, EMS, fire, and the public
• Must meet academy and Pflugerville Police instruction for weapons and equipment
• Compliance with department rules and policies

Responsibilities

• Attend Basic Peace Officer’s Academy and complete curriculum
• Assist department personnel in law enforcement tasks and crime prevention
• Maintain daily study and physical fitness to prepare for academy testing
• Follow academy and department scheduling, including shifts, overtime, and on-call duties
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chief of Police or designee

Skills

Good communication

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Verbal and written communication

Professional relationships with law-en

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

30 college credits

Associates degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Attend a TCOLE accredited Basic Peace Officer’s Course and successfully complete the academy curriculum for Texas Basic Peace Officer licensure; successfully complete the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensing examination and obtain certification as Basic Peace Officer. The Police Cadet will also complete all other duties as assigned. Position requires comprehensive study of State laws, police procedures, and all aspects of the law enforcement function, in preparation for becoming a certified peace officer. The Police Cadet may also be assigned other duties as determined by the Chief of Police or their designee.

• Attend the assigned Basic Peace Officer’s Academy. Position requires continued daily attendance at the law enforcement training academy, successful completion of written tests, participation in physical fitness related activities as required by training academy and completing academic requirements to obtain the Basic Peace Officer certificate.
• Position also includes assisting department personnel in performing a variety of law enforcement and crime prevention tasks.
• Continued study outside of Academy hours to prepare for and be ready for Academy testing and examinations.
• Continued physical fitness activity to prepare for and be ready for Academy testing and examinations. Compliance with Academy physical fitness standards is mandatory for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and 30 college credit hours from an accredited university OR two (2) years of experience as a corrections officer/county jailer and/or honorable discharge from US military service with two or more years of service. Eligible for admittance to a Basic Peace Officers Certification Academy selected by the City of Pflugerville.

Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver license.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree or higher.

Required Qualifications

Successfully pass an extensive and comprehensive personal background investigation, meeting at a minimum Texas Commission on Law Enforcement requirements for employment as a Texas Peace Officer.

Ability to understand detailed written and verbal operating procedures and instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective working relationships with prosecutors, judges, co-workers, other law enforcement personnel, EMS and fire personnel, the general public, and representatives of state, federal, and local government agencies.

Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately during stressful situations and under adverse conditions.

Ability to safely operate a patrol vehicle and all related equipment to include laptop computers, radio, radar, and video camera systems.

Good communication (verbal and written) skills.

Ability to gain proficiency with weapons and patrol car equipment in an Academy setting and under Academy and Pflugerville Police instruction. Weapons proficiency to be demonstrated as required by Academy Staff and the Pflugerville Police Department.

Ability to maintain and display physical fitness standards required by the City of Pflugerville and the selected Basic Peace Officer’s Academy.

Ability to maintain and display academic standards required by the City of Pflugerville and the selected Basic Peace Officer’s Academy.

Compliance with all rules, regulations and policies of the City of Pflugerville and the selected Basic Peace Officer’s Academy.

Verbal and written communications.

Occasional strenuous activity, including running, jumping, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and carrying, or any other physical activity required to effectively pursue and arrest suspects.

Extended periods of sitting at a desk or in a vehicle.

Operation of patrol vehicle and related equipment.

Satisfactory physical, psychiatric, and drug testing results, as prescribed by department standards.

Indoor/outdoor; extreme weather conditions.

Work may be conducted under stressful or hazardous conditions; occasionally exposed to life threatening situations.

Work hours determined by scheduled assignment, as assigned by supervisor; work shifts may include days, evenings, nights, overnights, weekends and holidays; overtime may be required; on-call as needed to respond to emergency situations.