Police Cadet, University Police

Core Responsibilities

• Attends and satisfactorily completes the University of Texas System Police Academy, qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer of the University of Texas System.
• Maintains comprehensive notebooks of subjects covered in classes.
• Prepares research papers.
• Completes homework assignments.
• Participates in the physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program, and practical problems.
• Participates in classroom discussions and group projects.
• Complies with the established rules and regulations governing The University of Texas System Police Academy.
• Complies with assignments and instructions given by the Director of Police, The University of Texas System, or by any member of the Academy staff.
• Complies with policies of respective component institution police departments relating to his/her status and attendance at the Academy.
• Adheres to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System.
• Promotes safety and environmental protection by immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; following University safety plans/procedures/protocols; and participating in appropriate safety training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED.
• Must reach 21st birthday on or before the date of commissioning.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be eligible to work in secure and/or restricted-access facilities and demonstrate the ability to meet all compliance standards, including those mandated by grant funding agencies and site-specific security protocols.
• Must have never been convicted, pleaded guilty to (nolo contendere), nor have court-ordered community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or a felony.
• During the last ten (10) years, must not have been convicted, pleaded guilty to (nolo contendere), been on community service/probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, other states, or while serving in the military.
• If applicable, must have received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two (2) years of active service.
• Must pass a written entry-level exam.
• Must pass the required physical agility test.
• Must be examined by a licensed physician and a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist.
• Must complete and pass a polygraph examination.
• Must complete all the requirements of a thorough background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Firearm Safety
• Law Enforcement Operations
• Ethical Conduct
• Law Enforcement Principles
• Professional Integrity

Physical Demands

• Duties involve driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumping over, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding.
• Excellent physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak and full use of arms and legs.

Working Conditions

• Classroom conditions.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions during firearms training and exercises involving practical problems.
• Some outside training is conducted at night.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Firearm Safety
• Law Enforcement Operations
• Ethical Conduct
• Law Enforcement Principles
• Professional Integrity

Physical Demands

• Duties involve driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumping over, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding.
• Excellent physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak and full use of arms and legs.