District Police, Cadet

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Police Cadet position is for entry-level applicants with no prior police experience and would like to start a new career in the Law Enforcement field. Under supervision, Police Cadets attend an approved Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) basic peace officer course (BPOC academy), work a schedule as assigned by the Austin Community College District Police Department, and attend college orientation. The next Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Basic Peace Officer Academy is scheduled to begin on June 23, 2025, and will run through February 2026. For more information, contact: Sgt. Gabriel Romero [email protected]

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Texas driver license for vehicle operation by the time of hire and must be able to be approved as a vehicle operator by the College.
Must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to qualify, and maintain proficiency, with all firearms approved for use by the ACCDPD to include any weapons platforms deployed for instruction by the approved police academy.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and psychological exam, as well as a drug screen.
Must be able to lift objects up to 80 pounds.
Must have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Military, if served.
The applicant must pass a comprehensive background investigation subject but not limited to the following: Personal and family history. Credit history, including current creditors. Education, including all schools attended and degrees or certificates obtained. All residences for the past ten years. Comprehensive employment history. A fingerprint-based (new applicants only) criminal history search, including all arrests, locations, dates, and dispositions. Traffic summonses and accidents. An inquiry of family, friends, and associates as to character and reputation, plus an informal interview with the applicant's spouse or "significant other,” as well as ex-spouses.
Must pass an oral interview board.
Must be of good moral character, as evidenced by a favorable outcome in a comprehensive background investigation. The interview shall be employed to help evaluate good moral character. Good moral character ensures compatibility with the department's community-oriented policing goals.
Must maintain any and all standards set by law or by policy of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Conviction of any felony.
Conviction of any Class A misdemeanor, or B misdemeanor in the last 10 years.
Conviction of any drug-related offense in the last 10 years, or admission of any drug use in the last three years.
Conviction of any crime of domestic violence as defined by the Federal Gun Control Act.
Currently being under indictment or charged with any criminal offense.
Being prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle.
Being prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Having been adjudged a delinquent child within the last 10 years.
Having sold, manufactured, distributed, or cultivated illegal drugs including marijuana.
Having committed sufficient criminal activities to establish a pattern of disregard for the law.
Having committed any serious crimes or crimes of moral turpitude, or having committed theft while in a position of trust. Past behavior falling in this category will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Having had a law enforcement commission license denied by final order, revoked, or having voluntarily surrendered one’s license to avoid suspension. If prior law enforcement, having a history of sustained Internal Affairs complaints or behavior that indicates poor conduct.
Having an unacceptable driving record or currently classified as a habitual offender.
Having an unstable credit history, including a pattern of issuing bad checks, delinquent payments, or failing to meet financial obligations. Credit history will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine continuing eligibility in the hiring process.
Failing to meet application process deadlines or failing to cooperate fully in the applicant selection / hiring process.
Making false statements and / or being deceptive by statement or omission in the applicant selection / hiring process will result in permanent disqualification.
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment and software programs used in daily police operations.
High school diploma or educational equivalent per TCOLE standards.
Texas Peace Officer License will be required after the successful completion of a Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) academy and a passing score on the TCOLE examination.
Must meet all Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) requirements for employment as a District Police Cadet.
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and psychological and physical examinations prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Attends and completes human resources orientation.
Attends and completes police headquarters orientation and training for approximately one month.
Attends and completes an approved Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) basic peace officer (BPOC) academy.
Passes the State of Texas peace officer licensing exam within three (3) attempts.
Adheres to all rules of conduct per the Austin Community College District Police Department General Orders as well as the approved academy code of conduct and attendance rules.
Participates in intensive classroom instruction programs and practical exercises.
Works a schedule as assigned by the Austin Community College District Police Department and/or police academy.
Participates and successfully completes the Austin Community College District Police Field Training Officer Program.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
ACC does not participate in Social Security.
ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

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