Police Cadet: Start Your Path to Peace Officer

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System's Department of Public Safety is seeking a Police Cadet for the full-time Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Peace Officer Certification Program. The posting is internal to UH employees and requires sponsorship by UH-DPS to pursue the TCLEOSE licensing exam.

Cadets attend the academy, complete coursework, and participate in physical and firearms training while meeting all selection requirements and complying with UH policies.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience is required.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must pass Criminal History check prior to interview.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Attends full-time Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Peace Officer Certification Program and passes the TCLEOSE licensing examination.
• Attends classes, participates in classroom discussions and group projects, and maintains comprehensive notebooks of subjects covered in classes.
• Prepares research papers and homework as assigned, maintaining satisfactory performance in all areas of the academy.
• Participates in the physical training program, firearms training program, defensive tactics program and practical problems.
• Complies with assignments and instructions given by UH Department of Public Safety Chief of Police or by any member of the Criminal Justice Training Center Staff.
• Adheres to University of Houston System and University of Houston Central Campus policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Houston System's Department of Public Safety is seeking a Police Cadet for the full-time Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Peace Officer Certification Program. The posting is internal to UH employees and requires sponsorship by UH-DPS to pursue the TCLEOSE licensing exam.

Cadets attend the academy, complete coursework, and participate in physical and firearms training while meeting all selection requirements and complying with UH policies.