Police Cadet: Academy-to-Officer Training

Town of Trophy Club; Trophy Club (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement with 2:1 match

Education incentives

Provided equipment

Job summary

The Town of Trophy Club Police Department is seeking healthy, physically active applicants to join our department and attend the Police Academy. During the academy your salary will be $34.32 or $71,385.60 annually, but upon graduation your salary jumps to $38.12 an hour or $79,287.93 annually.

Officers work a modified Panama schedule with six 12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift, totaling 80 hours per pay period, with every other weekend off.

Qualifications

• Basic oral and written communication skills required for report writing and court testimony.
• Ability to learn law enforcement procedures and maintain accuracy in records.
• Strong safety awareness and physical fitness required.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom training to obtain Basic Peace Officer Certification.
• Complete required exams and maintain proficiency in Peace Officer skills.
• Participate in physical conditioning and maintain fitness levels.
• Maintain professionalism and public trust within the Police Department.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic communication

Time management

Decision making

Public service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

The Town of Trophy Club Police Department is seeking healthy, physically active applicants to join our department and attend the Police Academy. During the academy your salary will be $34.32 or $71,385.60 annually, but upon graduation your salary jumps to $38.12 an hour or $79,287.93 annually.

Officers work a modified Panama schedule with six 12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift, totaling 80 hours per pay period, with every other weekend off.