Police Cadet

Police Cadet | Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number S07069P Position Title Police Cadet Functional Title Department University Police Salary Range $78,000 Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 06/02/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 06/22/2026 Job Summary To attend and satisfactorilyplete The University of Texas System Police Academy or an equivalent training academy within the State of Texas approved for enrollment by the Director of Police, qualifying formissioning as a peace officer of The University of Texas System. Responsible for successfully fulfilling the academic and physical training requirements of the Basic Peace Officer Course conducted by The University of Texas System Police Academy or an equivalent training academy within the State of Texas approved for enrollment by the Director of Police. Minimum Education and Experience High school diploma or GED. Preferred Education and Experience Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education or honorable service in the US Armed Forces. Other Qualifications To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Attends classes and maintainsprehensive notebooks and/or the e-tablet equivalent. Prepares research papers. Completes homework assignments. Participates in physical training, firearms training, defensive tactics training programs, and practical problems and must demonstrate the following required abilities: necessary strength and agility to subdue and restrain persons resisting arrest including the proper use of handcuffs, use of force options and other restraining devices; adequate hand, arm and upper body strength and ability to operate a handgun and/or shoulder weapon with either hand and qualify with same on a prescribed course; necessary agility and endurance to pursue violators on foot; ability to scale a reasonable barrier or obstruction while in foot pursuit of violators, to include running up and down flights of stairs; ability to remove an injured or unconscious person of reasonable size from an area of danger; ability to safely operate an automobile without the use of any specialized equipment while utilizing the police radio and emergency equipment such as siren and emergency lights. Actively participates in classroom discussions and group projects. Complies with established rules and regulationserning The University of Texas System Police Academy. Complies with assignments and instructions given by the Director of Police of The University of Texas System and any members of the Academy staff or guest instructors. Complies with policies of respectiveponent institutions relating to his or her status and attendance at the Academy. Ads to The University of Texas System Police Code of Conduct and the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Performs related duties as required. Must meet the proficiency standards as set forth by the Office of the Director of Police for satisfactorypletion of The University of Texas System Police Academy, Basic Peace Officer Course, or an equivalent training academy within the State of Texas approved for enrollment by the Director of Police and pass the licensing examination administered by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to the provisions of Office of Director of Police/University of Texas System Police Policy 401, "Applicant Selection Process for Employment as a Peace Officer or Police Cadet." Physical Demands and Working Conditions Participates in and satisfactorilypletes the physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program, practical problem solving and academic blocks of instruction. Complies with assignments, policies, procedures, directives and instructions given by the Director of Police or the Police Academy staff. Ads to rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents, University of Texas System, and applicable state law. Ensures that academic integrity, both individually/personally and as a member of a class, is continuously maintained. Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information Priority will be given to internal candidates A remote work schedule is not available for this position. TCOLE certified with no experience. Must meet certain prerequisites established by the Office of the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards. A copy of these prerequisites is available for review at eachponent police department and in the Office of the Director of Police of The University of Texas System. Must successfullyplete the UT System Police physical agility test as described in Office of the Director of Police/University of Texas System Police policy 402, "Physical Agility Test." Must possess a current Texas driver's license. Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security-sensitive, and tby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. Constant supervision is provided by the Academy staff during all phases of the training program; academic integrity is ensured. Ensures no discredit is brought upon the University of Texas System Police or the Police Academy as a consequence of the behavior of a Police Cadet. Determines if dismissal without appeal from the Police Academy is warranted for a Police Cadet's violation of the requirements, expectations and obligations of this Job Description or violation of related policies and procedures; understands that this judgment is the exclusive and sole prerogative of the Police Academy Commander or the Director of Police. Supervisory responsibilities are assigned periodically. Ensures academic integrity, both individually/personally and collectively as a class member, is continuously maintained. Ensures, both individually/personally and collectively as a class member, that no discredit is brought upon the University of Texas System Police or the Police Academy as a consequence of the behavior of a Police Cadet. Understands that t is no appeal for dismissal from the Police Academy for violation of the requirements, expectations and obligations of this Job Description or for violation of related policies and procedures; this judgment is the exclusive and sole prerogative of the Police Academy Commander or the Director of Police. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Ourprehensivepensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training

BCBS PPO

Medical insurance

• 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan
• PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan
• defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options
• additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

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