Police Cadet

Collin College•Public Safety Training Center, MD

4d•$59,405 - $72,453•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Cadet prepares for a career as a Police Officer by attending and satisfactorily completing the Collin College Law Enforcement Academy. The position is responsible for meeting the academic and physical training requirements of the Basic Peace Officer course and qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer with the Collin College Police Department. The cadet is expected to uphold Collin College’s mission and Core Values, demonstrating professional communication, integrity, leadership, respect, and accountability toward students and employees. The role is in person and security sensitive, and candidates are subject to a criminal background check. Work may be scheduled on days or nights, across varying shifts and days off, and on holidays. The position may involve irregular hours, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime with short or no notice. Personnel who require peace officer certification must be prepared for field duty and may be reassigned to field duty to maintain staffing levels.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Prior military service must have ended in an honorable discharge.
Must pass medical screening, drug testing, psychological examination, polygraph examination, and background investigation.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and insurability with the college’s insurance carrier.
Must be able to maintain TCOLE Peace Officer’s license and complete and pass all TCOLE-required training throughout employment as a Peace Officer.
Must be able to perform heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly, and perform the listed physical activities.
Must be able to discharge a firearm safely and operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles safely.
Strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication; innovative, comprehensive, and analytical thinking; ethical and honest conduct; support for college and police department values and goals; and ability to ensure compliance with applicable policies, orders, directives, and guidelines.
Frequent public contact is required.
Position is in person as authorized by state law.

Nice To Haves

Twelve earned hours from an accredited college or university.
A 90% or higher academy average is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend academy classes and complete homework assignments.
Maintain an academy average of at least 80%; an average of 90% is preferred.
Participate in and satisfactorily complete physical training, firearms training, defensive tactics, practical problem solving, and academic instruction.
Comply with assignments, policies, procedures, directives, and instructions from the Academy Director or academy staff.
Follow Collin College and Police Department rules and regulations, including General Orders and applicable state law.
Maintain academic integrity individually and as a member of the class.
Perform other duties as assigned and maintain standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.
Be prepared for full field duty and possible temporary or permanent reassignment to field duty.
Work irregular hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and work overtime with short or no notice.
Safely discharge a firearm and operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles.
Maintain a TCOLE Peace Officer’s license and complete and pass required TCOLE training throughout employment as a Peace Officer.