Police Cadet, University Police

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern Medical Center is currently seeking Police Cadets to join our team in Dallas, Texas. As a police cadet, you will assist experienced police officers in various tasks, learn about police procedures and protocols, engage in the community, and prepare for the responsibilities of a full-fledged police officer. As a police cadet with UTSW, you will be enrolled in the Texas Police Academy at no cost to you to help you advance your police career. The police department is pleased to offer our team outstanding benefits that you're eligible for on day one of employment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must attend and satisfactory complete a Texas Police Academy, qualifying for commissioning as peace officer of the University of Texas System Police within 15 calendar days of completion of a basic Peace Officer Training Course.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a verified negative drug screen.
DRIVERS LICENSE and acceptable UT System Driver Rating.

Responsibilities

Attends classes and maintains comprehensive notebooks.
Completes homework assignments.
Participates in physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program, and practical problems.
Actively participates in classroom discussions and group projects.
Complies with established rules and regulations governing the Police Academy.
Complies with assignments and instructions given by Director of Police, of University of Texas System, or by any members of Academy staff and/or Director/Staff of approved Academy.
Adheres to respective component institution policies of police department relating to personal status and attendance at Academy.
Adheres to the University of Texas System Police Code of Conduct and Rules and Regulations promulgated by Board of Regents of University of Texas System.
Performs other related duties as required.