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City of West University Place, TX

Police Cadet (Non-Certified)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $32.42–$34.04/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Southwest Houston, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

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Police Cadet (Non-Certified) City of West University Place, TX - 5.0 West University Place, TX Job Details Full-time $32.42 - $34.04 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description

ENTRANCE EXAM SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

Police Cadets are non-sworn personnel who are pursuing or intend to pursue certification in a certified police academy and obtain a peace officer license with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Individuals selected are expected to agree to serve a minimum of three years with the department after graduation. Applicants will be invited to attend the Police Officer Entrance Exam which includes the first steps in the hiring process for this position. More information can be found on the Police Department website Join Our Team | West University Place, TX - Official Website.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) 1. Responds to routine and complex emergency requests and situations; maintains readiness for emergency calls; and answers and responds to radio or telephone dispatches 2. Performs patrol of assigned area on foot, by motorcycle, or in patrol cars; responds to citizen requests or service dispatches; quells disturbances; investigates suspicious or illegal activities, persons, or establishments; enforces applicable laws related to protection of life and property. 3. Conducts interviews and questions witnesses, victims, and suspects; collects and preserves evidence; secures crime scenes; issues warnings and citations; arrests and transports violators to assigned facilities; and/or inspects prisoners and jails for weapons or contraband. 4. Coordinates with and provides information to staff and the public to disseminate educational information on crime safety/prevention. 5. Prepares and maintains suspect illness and injury, accident, arrest, and other critical incident, and administrative reports, records, logs, and other documentation. 6. As assigned, may serve as detectives, drug enforcement task force members, school resource officers, identification officers, field training officers, or perform other assigned functions 7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

: 30 semester hours of college credit with a 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale); must meet licensing eligibility requirements through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

: Valid Texas driver's license.