Police Cadet: Academy Path to Officer

City of Leander; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Leander is seeking an entry-level police cadet to support the department while in the academy or during approved law enforcement training. Cadets must be able to gain entrance into an academy and meet all requirements, including being twenty-one by graduation.

Employment is probationary and contingent on academy completion and passing the state licensing exam. Under supervision, cadets perform assigned duties within the academy schedule, maintain academic viability, follow department

Qualifications

• High school graduate or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining academic viability within the academy program as required.
• Reports to assigned personnel within the department regularly to advise of academy status, events, equipment needs, or other requirements to maintain viability as a cadet.
• Must follow Leander Police Department and City of Leander personnel standards and policies.
• All academy cadets will attend all classes, training activities, demonstrations, or other activities listed in the Academy Schedule, unless excused by the Academy Director/Executive Staff.
• Cadets will maintain professional bearing and posture when attending the academy, as they represent the Leander Police Department.
• Cadets will be subject to all conduct rules and regulations as required by the academy, the City of Leander, and the Leander Police Department.
• Meets or exceeds minimum physical fitness curriculum as established by the academy.
• Report all injuries that would in any way impair their ability to remain viable academy cadets.
• During any normal work week where the academy will not be in session, the cadet will be assigned to duties as needed by their coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school graduate or its equivalent

Job description

City of Leander is seeking an entry-level police cadet to support the department while in the academy or during approved law enforcement training. Cadets must be able to gain entrance into an academy and meet all requirements, including being twenty-one by graduation.

Employment is probationary and contingent on academy completion and passing the state licensing exam. Under supervision, cadets perform assigned duties within the academy schedule, maintain academic viability, follow department