Cadet, School District Peace Officer

Job Description - Cadet, School District Peace Officer (235 Days) )

Job Description

Cadet, School District Peace Officer (235 Days) - (  )

Description

• Attend classes and maintain comprehensive notebooks of subjects covered in classes
• Prepare research papers
• Complete homework assignments
• Participate in the physical training program, firearms training program, defensive tactics program and practical problems
• Participate in classroom discussions and group projects
• Complies with assignments and instructions given by the RPA as well as the Dallas ISD Police Department Chief of Police or designee
• Adhere to all NCTCOG RPA rules and regulations;
  Dallas ISD policies and procedures, Dallas ISD Police Department policies and procedures, and the Dallas ISD Police Department General Orders - Code of Conduct
• Occasionally drive or operate Dallas ISD vehicles
• Perform all other task and duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A equivalency, at least 12 college hours required)
• Must meet minimum Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) hiring standards and licensure requirements
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizenof the United States at time of hire
• Must meet minimum admission standards for the NCTCOG Regional Police Academy Basic Police Officer Training Course
• Must successfully complete all phases of the departmental selection process prior to attending the NCTCOG Regional Police Academy's Basic Peace Officer Certification Program
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license
• Must meet all licensing requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Educations (TCLEOSE) at the time of hire
• Must successfully complete an intensive background investigation
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
• Ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
• Ability to assess hazardous situations and determine appropriate course of action
• Ability to operate a district vehicle and be eligible for coverage by district's insurance carrier
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working and community relations
• Ability to work well with youth and adults
• Ability to adhere to district and departmental grooming standards