Police Cadet

About the role

The City of Pflugerville seeks a Police Cadet who believes in and exhibits the core values of Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork. Employees can take advantage of a 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program.

Responsibilities

• Attend a TCOLE accredited Basic Peace Officer’s Course and successfully complete the academy curriculum for Texas Basic Peace Officer licensure.
• Successfully complete the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensing examination and obtain certification as Basic Peace Officer.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent and 30 college credit hours from an accredited university OR two (2) years of experience as a corrections officer/county jailer and/or honorable discharge from US military service with two or more years of service.
• Eligible for admittance to a Basic Peace Officers Certification Academy selected by the City of Pflugerville.

Qualifications

• Training, Licenses, and Certifications: Valid Class C Texas driver license.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements: Ability to understand detailed written and verbal operating procedures and instructions; ability to establish and maintain professionally effective working relationships; ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately during stressful situations; ability to safely operate a patrol vehicle and all related equipment; good communication (verbal and written) skills; ability to gain proficiency with weapons and patrol car equipment in an Academy setting and under Academy and Pflugerville Police instruction; ability to maintain and display physical fitness standards required by the City of Pflugerville and the selected Basic Peace Officer’s Academy; ability to maintain and display academic standards required by the City of Pflugerville and the selected Basic Peace Officer’s Academy; compliance with all rules, regulations and policies of the City of Pflugerville and the selected Basic Peace Officer’s Academy; verbal and written communications; occasional strenuous activity, including running, jumping, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and carrying, or any other physical activity required to effectively pursue and arrest suspects; extended periods of sitting at a desk or in a vehicle; operation of patrol vehicle and related equipment; satisfactory physical, psychiatric, and drug testing results, as prescribed by department standards; indoor/outdoor; extreme weather conditions; work may be conducted under stressful or hazardous conditions; work hours determined by scheduled assignment, as assigned by supervisor; work shifts may include days, evenings, nights, overnights, weekends and holidays; overtime may be required; on-call as needed to respond to emergency situations.

Benefits

To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website.