Civilian Police Cadet

About the role

Bastrop Police Department is actively recruiting for the position of Civilian Police Cadet. As a Civilian Cadet, incumbents must successfully complete all training academy requirements and subsequently pass the State Peace Officers Exam.

Responsibilities

• Attends classes and maintains comprehensive notebooks.
• Participates in physical, firearms, and defensive tactics training programs, and practical application problem solving.
• Participates in classroom discussions and group projects.
• Complies with the established City of Bastrop Employee Handbook, the Bastrop Police Department General Orders, and all other rules, regulations and procedures as adopted by the Department.
• May be assigned to field-training officers to observe patrol operations.
• Cleans and properly maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon graduating from the Police Academy.
• Meet Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer requirements.
• Pass medical, psychological exams, physical fitness, and any other testing requirements.
• Pass a thorough background investigation.
• Successfully complete a 1-year probationary period.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Agrees to the terms and conditions as stated in the Memorandum of Understanding Related to Peace Officer Recruiting and Commitment to Serve for Peace Officers within the City of Bastrop Police Department.
• Possess a Valid Texas Class "C" Driver License or higher with an acceptable driving record.
• Good communication skills and strong computer skills.

Benefits

Bastrop Police Department requires a Personal History Statement be completed and submitted with your application. Please click the following link and upload it under "Attachments" in your application: Personal History Statement.

Education, Training & Licenses/Certifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon graduating from the Police Academy.
• Meet Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer requirements.
• Pass medical, psychological exams, physical fitness, and any other testing requirements.
• Pass a thorough background investigation.
• Successfully complete a 1-year probationary period.

Supervision

• While attending the academy, cadets are under the direct supervision of academy staff and instructors.
• At the Bastrop Police Department, cadets are under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief of Police.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

• May work in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
• May work around strong odors, smoke from fires, strong and/or toxic chemical fumes, dust, or pollen.
• May work in and/or around standard office conditions.
• May work around biohazards.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Lifting and moving.

City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)

The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.