Police Cadet

Summary To provide a safe environment for students and patrons of the district by performing assigned duties upon completion of a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) approved Basic Peace Officer Course.

Job Title: Police Cadet

Reports To: Chief of Police

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

• Take and pass examinations covering a variety of topics covered by the Basic Peace Officer Course curriculum.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 80% while attending the Basic Peace Officer Course.
• Successfully complete all practical examinations administered during the Basic Peace Officer Course.
• Complete all assignments on time.
• Take part in physical training designed to teach each recruit the importance of physical fitness in law enforcement.
• Maintain availability for special events or training outside of the Basic Peace Officer Course when necessary for Killeen Independent School District Police Department.
• Performs such other duties as assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age by the start of the next scheduled Basic Peace Officer Course.
• Must successfully complete the initial hiring interview board.
• Must maintain a minimum uncorrected vision of 20/100 in each eye, corrected to 20/20 in each eye, with normal color vision.
• Must meet all minimum employment requirements.
• Must meet Killeen Independent School District response time requirements.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License by date of hire.
• Must successfully meet the department’s physical agility standards for applicants.
• Must successfully meet and maintain the department’s physical standards upon completion of the Basic Police Officer Academy.
• Must be able to meet all licensing requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must successfully complete physical examination and psychological test and such other job content related tests that may be administered during the hiring process.
• Must submit to a thorough, comprehensive background investigation prior to appointment.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years related experience in law enforcement.

• Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances and firearms proficiency and handling.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to deal courteously but firmly with citizens, students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to learn District’s geography.
• Ability to learn and operate the tools and equipment listed below.

Police vehicle; police radio; radar; handgun and other weapons as required, handcuffs, ballistic shield, cell phone, body worn camera, mobile data terminal, applicable records management, first aid equipment, and safety equipment.

Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as required. Must possess proficient Computer Skills, including experience using PC and laptop computers with Windows 7 and 10, and Microsoft Office.

Must be able to operate and qualify with a pistol and (if required) rifle. Qualification is in accordance with TCOLE standards.

Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as policies, rules, law books, and procedure manuals. Ability to write essential reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before members of the board of trustees, administrators, teachers, students, parents, law enforcement agencies, and general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to exercise discretion between ethnic and culture differences.

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