Police Cadet (Applicant must attend or is currently enrolled in Police Academy)

Police Cadet (Applicant must attend or is currently enrolled in Police Academy) Print Apply  Police Cadet (Applicant must attend or is currently enrolled in Police Academy) Salary $5,000.00 Monthly Location 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX Job Type Full Time Job Number 6141 Department Police Department Opening Date 06/02/2026 Closing Date 8/14/2026 11:59

PM Central Description Benefits Questions Duties and Responsibilities Essential Job Functions:

Participate in independent study, formal classroom instruction to become proficient in the basic skills necessary to become a licensed Texas Peace Office. Upon completion of the Police Academy, employee will be responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes; maintains law and order; patrols assigned areas of the city in Police vehicle; enforces traffic regulations that includes issuing citations; investigates collisions, crimes against property and persons, and complaints; interviews victims and witnesses; takes affidavits; apprehends persons suspected of crimes; responds to calls for service including disturbances, burglar alarms, gang activity, traffic/parking violations; serves warrants; writes various reports including offense, collision, and arrest; checks buildings and stores for security; testifies in court; takes calls from 911 Center Dispatchers and keeps them informed of location and status; administers first aid; operates MDT; must be able to render credible testimony.

Other Job Functions:

Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Working Conditions This position requires 100% on-site work. Works inside and outside in all types of weather. Is exposed to dirt, dust, noise, fumes, odors, heat, cold, rain, humidity, and sudden temperature changes. Frequently exposed to mechanical hazards, traffic hazards, and bodily injuries; infrequently exposed to chemical, electronic and fire hazards, explosive and contagious diseases. Must be available to work various shifts with rotating days off.

Minimum Essential Qualifications Knowledge :

Knowledge of modern police practices and methods; knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest and evidence; some knowledge of the geography of the city; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; some knowledge of first aid principles.

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to deal firmly and courteously with other Police Officers and the public; ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be taken; ability to speak and write the English language effectively; ability to perform mathematical computations.

Physical Requirements:

Constantly sees and hears, sits, speaks, and drives; frequently stands, walks, kneels, crouches, squats, twists body; pushes, pulls, carries, drags; lifts heavy objects and people, pushes vehicles, and writes by hand; infrequently crawls, climbs, runs, fights and wrestles. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. Must have normal hearing. Must possess functional dexterity in both hands.

Education/Experience:

Applicants must have a GED or High School Diploma. Cadet applicants who are selected to be hired will be classified as civilian employees and enrolled in an academy. Salary for the duration of the academy (approximately 18 weeks) will be $5,000 per month. Police Cadets will be required to enter into a Police Cadet Training Agreement upon employment. Other This position requires 100% on-site work. Must possess a valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver's License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Applicant selected for hire shall be subject to an extensive background, polygraph, drug/alcohol screen test, and physical/psychological examination.

Personal History Statement:

The Personal History Statement will be used as a basis for a background investigation that will determine your eligibility for employment as a peace officer with the City of Beaumont. It is important that you read the instructions carefully before completing the book. A typed application is preferred. If this is not possible, legibly and neatly print your application in block letters using black ink. Do not print the packet double sided. You will be advised when to turn in the completed Personal History Statement Packet after you have been tested. If you need additional space for your answers, please make an additional copy of the exact page to complete the requested information and only fill in the necessary information. Job Related Abilities Test Applicants will be required to pass the written and physical portions of the Job-Related Abilities Test (JRAT). See below what the JRAT will consist of.

Written Exam Description:

The exam is multiple choice and covers reading comprehension, grammar syntax, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, arithmetic, and differential decision making. A writing exercise will also be completed.

Time Limit:

Three (3) hours. You must score at least a score of 70 on the multiple-choice portion of the exam in order to move forward to the physical portion of the testing.

Physical Ability Test Description:

The job of a Police Cadet requires a certain degree of physical strength, stamina, speed, and power, which are necessary to complete many of the critical and essential physical job functions. As such, the pre-employment Physical Ability Test is geared toward measuring whether or not the applicant is fit for duty as a Police Cadet and/or his or her ability to train in physical fitness as a Police Cadet while attending the police academy. The administrators of the test have full discretion in determining whether or not an applicant has successfully completed the test. Event #1 Obstacle Course

• This event is approximately 900 ft. in distance. The course requires running, climbing, ducking, and jumping obstacles within (2) two minutes or less. Event #2 Handcuffing
• This event requires locking and double locking the handcuffs, once done the applicant will unlock the handcuffs within (1) one minute or less. Event #3 Victim Rescue
• This event requires lifting and dragging a 180 lbs. dummy approximately 50 ft. within (1) minute or less. Event #4 Weapons Test
• This event requires twelve (12) trigger pulls with each hand within (30) thirty seconds or less. Event #5 Vehicle Push
• This event requires pushing a standard size patrol vehicle a distance of approximately ten (10) feet on a paved, level surface with the gear in neutral within (1) one minute or less. Event #6 Tire Change
• This event requires physically removing a spare tire from the rear compartment of the patrol vehicle and placing it on side of the rear wheel of the patrol vehicle, then placing the same tire back into the patrol vehicle's rear compartment area within (1) one minute or less.

Every event will be pass or fail and every event must be passed to continue in the hiring process. Every event will be demonstrated before attempted by the applicant. If an applicant fails an event and wishes a second attempt, the second attempt will be attempted before moving on to the next event. The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact Human Resources at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.

SALARY:

Police Cadets will be classified as Civilian employees and earn $5,000 per month while enrolled in the academy (approximately 18 weeks). Also, Police Cadets will be required to enter into a Police Cadet Training Agreement. The City provides employee health insurance, dental insurance for employee and/or dependent(s), and sponsors TMRS Retirement Plan with cost of living increases. See current rates in the Human Resources Department for health and dental insurance. All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance. 01 If you were referred by a Beaumont Police Officer, please list his or her name in the box provided. 02 Will you be at least 21 years of age upon completion of the academy? Yes No 03 Are you a citizen of the United States of America, either by birth or through naturalization? Yes No 04 Do you currently have a valid driver's license? Yes No 05 Have you received more than five (5) moving traffic violations within the past five (5) years? Yes No 06 Have you used marijuana at any time during the past one (1) year? Yes No 07 Have you used any controlled substance or dangerous drug within the past three (3) years? Yes No 08 Do you currently have any pending criminal charges, or are you currently on probation for any offense other than a Class C traffic offense? Yes No 09 Have you engaged in conduct resulting in, received deferred adjudication or pre-trial diversion for, or been convicted of conduct constituting a Class A misdemeanor or any felony offense under Texas law, federal law, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)? Yes No 10 Within the past ten (10) years, have you engaged in conduct resulting in, received deferred adjudication or pre-trial diversion for, or been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor under Texas law, federal law, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)? Yes No 11 Have you engaged in conduct for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Boating While Intoxicated (BWI), Flying While Intoxicated (FWI), or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five (5) years? Yes No 12 If you have served in the United States Armed Forces, have you received any discharge characterization other than Honorable? Yes No 13 If yes, please specify the type of discharge you received. Required Question Employer City of Beaumont Address 801 Main Street, Suite 135 Beaumont, Texas, 77701 Phone (409) 880-3777 Website http://www.cityofbeaumontjobs.com Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Your Privacy Choices Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all.