Police Cadet

Primary Location: 3600 Redbud Blvd., McKinney, Texas, 75069

About the Role

This position is designed for individuals preparing for careers as a Police Officer. As a cadet you will attend and satisfactorily complete the Collin College Law Enforcement Academy, qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer of the Collin College Police Department. You will be responsible for successfully fulfilling the academic and physical training requirements of the Basic Peace Officer course. The role requires a commitment to professional communication, integrity, leadership, respect, and accountability, and adherence to the Core Values of Collin College.

Responsibilities

• Attend class and complete homework assignments.
• Maintain 80% or above average throughout academy (prefer 90%).
• Participate in and satisfactorily complete the physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program, practical problem solving and academic blocks of instruction.
• Comply with assignments, policies, procedures, directives and instructions given by the Director of Collin College Law Enforcement Academy or the Academy staff.
• Adhere to rules and regulations of Collin College, Collin College Police Department General Orders, and any other rules and regulations applicable to state law.
• Ensure that academic integrity, both individually/personally and as a member of a class, is continuously maintained.
• May be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations.
• May be exposed to animal and human body fluids, hazards of emergency driving, traffic‑control hazards, natural and man‑made disasters, inclement weather, and extreme temperatures.
• May involve exposure to emergency public‑safety environments, disaster situations, potentially hostile environments, and dangerous or hostile people.
• Require the ability to discharge a firearm safely.
• Require the ability to operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles safely.
• Require frequent contact with the public.
• All positions requiring peace officer certification should be prepared for full field duty at any time, regardless of primary assignment.
• Personnel may be reassigned to field duty, permanently or temporarily, to ensure appropriate field staffing levels.
• Work irregular hours that include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work overtime with short or no notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong, positive interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovative, comprehensive, and analytic thinking skills.
• Ethical and honest in interactions with others and in the performance of duties.
• Supportive of police department and Collin College values, mission statements, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to ensure compliance with police department and Collin College policies, orders, directives, and guidelines.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Heavy work – exerting up to 100 lb of force occasionally, up to 50 lb frequently, and up to 20 lb constantly while moving objects.
• Typical motions include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, and workspace restrictions.
• Additional exposure to vibrations, chemicals, and oils.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Majority of work performed outside or in environments with risk.
• Frequent physical effort required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Honorable discharge if prior military experience.
• Must be able to pass extensive medical screening, drug testing, psychological exam, polygraph exam, and background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Twelve (12) earned credit hours from an accredited college or university.