Police Cadet

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. The Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) strives to educate and train its personnel to develop well-rounded individuals to represent the department in a professional manner, while providing the highest quality service to the community it serves. The Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University community is a great place to live and work. UPD has 240 authorized positions including 93 state certified Police Officers, 118 Security Officers, 15 Communications Officers, 3 Evidence Technicians, 7 administrative support personnel, and 5 Records Technicians. The department maintains a fully staffed investigations division, a crime prevention unit, a recruiting unit, a training division, a victim advocate, and an Emergency Communications Center.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of full-time employment experience or military service, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Upon employment, applicant must complete the basic police academy and pass the required State of Texas police licensing exam.
• Must have a State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
• Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions.
• Requires ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Applicant must pass an entrance exam to be considered for employment.
• Must be in excellent physical health and stamina.
• Applicant must pass an entrance exam to be considered for employment.
• Applicant must be able to pass a polygraph.
• Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience in a college or university environment and experience dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Attends a basic police training program and a Texas A&M University Police Department orientation course, which requires operating a university vehicle.
• Participates in intensive classroom instruction programs and practical exercises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED