Police Cadet

Collin College; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College in McKinney, Texas invites applications for a Police Cadet to prepare for careers as a Peace Officer with the Collin College Police Department. Cadets attend and complete the Law Enforcement Academy, qualifying for commission, while fulfilling academic and physical training requirements conducted by the academy.

The role emphasizes integrity, leadership, and accountability to students and employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have an Honorable discharge if prior Military experience.
• Must be able to pass Extensive Medical Screen/ Drug Testing/ Psychological Exam/ Polygraph Exam/Background Investigation.
• Twelve (12) earned hours from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Attend class and complete homework assignments.
• Maintain 80% or above average throughout academy (prefer 90%).
• Participate in and satisfactorily complete 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 Collin College Law Enforcement Academy or the Law Enforcement Academy staff.
• Adhere to rules and regulations of Collin College, Collin College Police Department General Orders, and any other rules and regulations applicable to state law.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Must be 21 years or older

Must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Honorable discharge if prior Military experience

Pass Extensive Medical Screen/ Drug Testing/ Psychological Exam/Polygraph Exam/Background Investigation

Twelve (12) earned hours from an accredited college or university

Job description

Primary Location

3600 Redbud Blvd., McKinney, Texas, 75069

Job Summary

This position is designed for individuals preparing for careers as a Police Officer. As a cadet you will attend and satisfactorily complete the Collin College Law Enforcement Academy, qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer of the Collin College Police Department. Responsible for successfully fulfilling the academic and physical training requirements of the Basic Peace Officer course conducted by the Collin College Law Enforcement Academy. This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the mission of Collin College in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to professional communication, integrity, leadership, respect and accountability to Collin College students and employees is essential while also illustrating commitment through the Core Values of Collin College. May be required to work either day or night on any, one or multiple shifts with varying days off and on holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend class and complete homework assignments.
• Maintain 80% or above average throughout academy (prefer 90%).
• Participate in and satisfactorily complete 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 Collin College Law Enforcement Academy or the Law Enforcement Academy staff.
• Adhere to rules and regulations of Collin College, Collin College Police Department General Orders, and any other rules and regulations applicable to state law.
• Ensure that academic integrity, both individually/personally and as a member of a class, is continuously maintained.
• May be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations.
• May be exposed to animal and human body fluids, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic, working in and near natural and man-made disasters, inclement weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• May involve exposure to an emergency public safety environment, emergency and disaster situations, potentially hostile environments, and dangerous and/or hostile people.
• Requires the ability to discharge a firearm safely.
• Requires the ability to operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles safely.
• Requires frequent contact with the public.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises, gases and workspace restrictions. In addition, incumbents may be subjected to vibrations, chemicals and oils. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Frequent physical effort required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have an Honorable discharge if prior Military experience.
• Must be able to pass Extensive Medical Screen/ Drug Testing/ Psychological Exam/Polygraph Exam/Background Investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Twelve (12) earned hours from an accredited college or university.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver's License* and insurability with the college's insurance carrier.
• Must be able to maintain TCOLE Peace Officer's license and complete and pass all TCOLE required training throughout employment as a Peace Officer.
• Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle.
• A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College.
• Candidates who fail the original background/MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report.

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

This position is required to be in person as authorized by state law.

Compensation

• Compensation Type: Salary
• Employment Type: Full time
• Hiring Minimum: $59,405.00
• Hiring Maximum: $72,452.50
• Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.** 10/31/2026 Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Company Culture

Collin College’s culture is defined by innovation and growth. Initiatives tied to the college’s master and strategic plans challenge our employees to grow professionally while still feeling supported with training and collaboration.

Accolades Independent surveys of Collin College’s employees show it is an amazing place to work.

Collin College has been named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” by the Great Colleges Program.

Collin College has also been recognized as one of the DFW Metroplex’s “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.”

Collin College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits

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Contact Information

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Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs.

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Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.