Police Officer Trainee (Non Certified)

$0.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Victoria County $22.55 - $31.48 Per hour Police Officer Trainee (Non Certified)

VICTORIA-CITY OF

Occupation:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Location:

VICTORIA, TX - 77904

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

05/14/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/17/2026

Expires:

06/13/2026

Agency Job ID:

23-00621 Job #: 17014938 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Age 21 and up DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Help for .

JOB SUMMARY

All Police Department applicants are required to fill out their complete work history on the application. Selected applicants will also be requested to successfully complete the following: Personal Information and History Packet Written Examination Physical Ability Course Oral Review Board Submit all additional required documentation as described on the Document Checklist for Police Positions on page 4 of the Personal Information and History Packet. Important… Care should be given to make sure that you meet the minimum standards set forth in the Personal Information and History Packet. Those that do not meet the minimum standards will not be allowed to complete the process and be considered for employment. Information will be provided to applicants concerning the dates, times and locations for any exams after all applications have been received.

Applicants will be disqualified for:

Failure to meet established deadlines Not meeting the minimum standards as set out by the City of Victoria Refusal or failure to provide requested documents Willful deceit and/or furnishing false or misleading information in the application, Personal Information and History Packet, or other application process Failure to complete the entire online application or Personal Information and History Packet The Police Officer Trainee (Non-Certified) is responsible for receiving Victoria Police Department pre-academy training and Police Academy training and completing qualifications to obtain a peace officer certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Attends pre-academy training activities and receives and demonstrates understanding of classroom and field instruction in report writing, geographical comprehension, and department policies. Maintains or exceeds passing score (75%) in all areas reviewed during the pre-academy training. Attends Police Academy and other police training activities to receive classroom and field instruction in basic police methods, laws, policies, and ordinances. Attends Academy regularly and arrives on time. Maintains passing score (75%) in all subjects of instruction while attending the Police Academy. Meets or exceeds minimum physical fitness curriculum before and while attending the Police Academy. Reports deficiency or difficulties in meeting minimum set standards of the Police Academy to the Training Unit in a timely manner. When the Police Academy is not in session reports to work at the VPD Training Unit for assignment. Performs duties according to the City and departmental safety rules and policies. Performs all other job related duties as assigned or as become apparent. Ability to get along with other employees and the public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS