Police Cadet

City of Pflugerville•Pflugerville, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pflugerville is seeking a Police Cadet who will attend a TCOLE accredited Basic Peace Officer’s Course and successfully complete the academy curriculum for Texas Basic Peace Officer licensure. The successful candidate will also complete the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensing examination and obtain certification as a Basic Peace Officer. This role involves comprehensive study of State laws, police procedures, and all aspects of the law enforcement function in preparation for becoming a certified peace officer. The Police Cadet may also be assigned other duties as determined by the Chief of Police or their designee. The City of Pflugerville emphasizes its P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
30 college credit hours from an accredited university.
Two (2) years of experience as a corrections officer/county jailer and/or honorable discharge from US military service with two or more years of service.
Eligible for admittance to a Basic Peace Officers Certification Academy selected by the City of Pflugerville.
Valid Class C Texas driver license.
Ability to understand detailed written and verbal operating procedures and instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective working relationships with prosecutors, judges, co-workers, other law enforcement personnel, EMS and fire personnel, the general public, and representatives of state, federal, and local government agencies.
Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately during stressful situations and under adverse conditions.
Ability to safely operate a patrol vehicle and all related equipment to include laptop computers, radio, radar, and video camera systems.
Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
Ability to gain proficiency with weapons and patrol car equipment in an Academy setting and under Academy and Pflugerville Police instruction.
Ability to maintain and display physical fitness standards required by the City of Pflugerville and the selected Basic Peace Officer’s Academy.
Ability to maintain and display academic standards required by the City of Pflugerville and the selected Basic Peace Officer’s Academy.
Occasional strenuous activity, including running, jumping, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and carrying, or any other physical activity required to effectively pursue and arrest suspects.
Extended periods of sitting at a desk or in a vehicle.
Operation of patrol vehicle and related equipment.
Satisfactory physical, psychiatric, and drug testing results, as prescribed by department standards.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher.
Successfully pass an extensive and comprehensive personal background investigation, meeting at a minimum Texas Commission on Law Enforcement requirements for employment as a Texas Peace Officer.

Responsibilities

Attend a TCOLE accredited Basic Peace Officer’s Course and successfully complete the academy curriculum for Texas Basic Peace Officer licensure.
Successfully complete the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensing examination and obtain certification as Basic Peace Officer.
Complete all other duties as assigned.
Engage in comprehensive study of State laws, police procedures, and all aspects of the law enforcement function.
Attend a Basic Peace Officer’s Academy, requiring continued daily attendance.
Successfully complete written tests, participate in physical fitness activities, and complete academic requirements.
Assist department personnel in performing a variety of law enforcement and crime prevention tasks.
Engage in continued study outside of Academy hours to prepare for testing and examinations.
Engage in continued physical fitness activity to prepare for testing and examinations.
Comply with Academy physical fitness standards.
Comply with all rules, regulations and policies of the City of Pflugerville and the selected Basic Peace Officer’s Academy.