Police Officer / Police Cadet

City of Maypearl; Texas; Sur place; USD 18 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Teague is recruiting a Police Cadet who will undergo Texas law enforcement training to qualify for a Peace Officer appointment. The cadet attends an accredited Texas training academy, completes TCOLE licensing, and earns certification as a Peace Officer.

Salary is $15.76 per hour while in the academy; after successful completion, the cadet transitions to the Police Officer pay scale. The City covers academy training expenses per the Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 30 college credit hours preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License at appointment time.

Responsabilités

• Assist department personnel with law enforcement and crime-prevention activities.
• Assist investigators with case management and processing or disposal of property and evidence.
• Support officers and staff and participate in academy-related duties.

Connaissances

Physical fitness

Formation

High school diploma or GED

30 college credit hours preferred

Valid Texas Driver License

Description du poste

Performs entry-level law enforcement training and support duties while preparing for appointment as a licensed Police Officer with the City of Teague.

The Police Cadet attends an accredited Texas law enforcement training academy and is required to successfully complete the Texas Basic Peace Officer curriculum, successfully complete the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing examination, and obtain certification as a Peace Officer.

The position requires comprehensive study of state laws, police procedures, and other aspects of the law enforcement function; regular attendance at the law enforcement academy; successful completion of written examinations and academic requirements; and participation in physical fitness activities required by the academy.

Police Cadets may also assist Department personnel with law enforcement and crime-prevention activities and may perform other assigned duties, including assisting officers and staff, assisting investigators with case management, assisting with the processing or disposal of property and evidence, and other similar duties intended to provide an understanding of the operation of a law enforcement agency.

Police Cadet salary is $15.76 per hour while attending the academy. Upon successful completion of academy training, TCOLE licensing requirements, and all other requirements for appointment, the employee will transition to the applicable Police Officer pay scale.

The City of Teague is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to color, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran status, or marital status.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and must meet the basic requirements prescribed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and the hiring qualifications established by the Teague Police Department.

Applicants must possess a valid Texas Driver License at the time of appointment.

Thirty (30) college credit hours are preferred but not required.

Applicants must be capable of successfully completing the academic, physical fitness, attendance, testing, and other requirements of an accredited Texas Basic Peace Officer academy and subsequently obtaining TCOLE peace officer licensure.

Cadet Sponsorship:

The City pays academy training expenses for selected Police Cadets in accordance with the City’s Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement. Cadets are required to execute the Agreement, which includes a four-year service commitment following successful academy completion and peace officer certification.