Police Cadet

City of Leander•Leander, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level work. A police cadet is a department member who has been hired and sponsored to attend an academy or while attending an approved law enforcement academy. Must be able to gain entrance into an academy, meeting all requirements including being twenty-one by graduation. Full probationary police officer employment is conditional and contingent upon the successful completion of the academy and passing the state licensing examination. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Requirements

High school graduate or its equivalent.
Valid driver license.
Must be able to meet all eligibility requirements for licensure per the Texas Administrative Code – 37, 217.1.
Full agility exam, TCOLE required medical exam, TCOLE required psychological exam, normal speech, normal or corrected vision, and normal or corrected hearing.
Must pass all department exam requirements.
Ability to meet all knowledge, skills and abilities required for a uniformed officer after completion of academy and passing TCOLE exam.
Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.

Responsibilities

Maintaining academic viability within the academy program as required.
Reports to assigned personnel within the department regularly to advise of academy status, events, equipment needs, or other requirements to maintain viability as a cadet.
Must follow Leander Police Department and City of Leander personnel standards and policies.
All academy cadets will attend all classes, training activities, demonstrations, or other activities listed in the Academy Schedule, unless excused by the Academy Director/Executive Staff.
Cadets will maintain professional bearing and posture when attending the academy, as they represent the Leander Police Department.
Cadets will be subject to all conduct rules and regulations as required by the academy, the City of Leander, and the Leander Police Department.
Meets or exceeds minimum physical fitness curriculum as established by the academy.
Report all injuries that would in any way impair their ability to remain viable academy cadets.
During any normal work week where the academy will not be in session, the cadet will be assigned to duties as needed by their coordinator.
Performs other duties as assigned.