Job Description
Title:
Police Cadet
Job Class Code:
6339
Summary:
Function: To attend and satisfactorily complete The University of Texas System Police Academy, qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer of The University of Texas System.
Scope: Responsible for successfully fulfilling the academic and physical requirements of the Basic Peace Officer Course conducted by The University of Texas System Police Academy.
DUTIES
Typical:
Attends classes and maintains comprehensive notebooks. Prepares research papers. Completes homework assignments. Participates in the physical training, firearms training, defensive tactics training programs, and practical problems and must demonstrate the following required abilities: necessary strength and agility to subdue and restrain persons resisting arrest including the proper use of handcuffs, use of force options and other restraining devices; adequate hand, arm and upper body strength and ability to operate a handgun and/or shoulder weapon with either hand and qualify with same on a prescribed course; necessary agility and endurance to pursue violators on foot; ability to scale a reasonable barrier or obstruction while in foot pursuit of violators, to include running up and down flights of stairs; ability to remove an injured or unconscious person of reasonable size from an area of danger; ability to safely operate an automobile without the use of any specialized equipment peculiar only to the operator while utilizing the police radio and emergency equipment such as siren and emergency lights. Actively participates in classroom discussions and group projects. Complies with established rules and regulations governing The University of Texas System Police Academy. Complies with assignments and instructions given by the Director of Police of The University of Texas System and any members of the Academy staff or guest instructors. Complies with policies of respective component institutions relating to his or her status and attendance at the Academy. Adheres to The University of Texas System Police Code of Conduct and to the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Performs related duties as required.
SUPERVISION
Received: Constant supervision is provided by the Academy staff during all phases of the training program.
Given: Supervisory responsibilities are assigned periodically.
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of sixty (60) semester college hours from an accredited college or university. An applicant may fulfill the college requirement by substituting one of the following: Thirty (30) semester college hours from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of continuous employment as a police guard, dispatcher, telecommunications operator, or parking controller with a component institution with The University of Texas System, thirty (30) semester college hours from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of active military service, or thirty (30) semester college hours from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or jailer.
EXPERIENCE
Required: None with required college hours. With thirty (30) semester college hours, one (1) year of continuous employment as a police guard, dispatcher, telecommunications operator, or parking controller at a component institution within The University of Texas System immediately preceding application for admission to the Police Academy, or two (2) years of active military service.
Preferred: With required college hours, completion of a minimum six (6) months of employment as a Police Guard by the employing component institution.
EQUIPMENT
Required: As part of the Basic Peace Officer Course, participants will acquire a knowledge of and skill in the use of firearms, criminal investigation equipment, photographic equipment, radio equipment, alarm systems, restraining devices, keys and locks, and emergency vehicle operation.
ACCURACY
Must meet the proficiency standards as set forth by the Office of the Director of Police for satisfactory completion of The University of Texas System Police Academy Basic Peace Officer Course and pass the license examination administered by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Usual: Classroom conditions. Exposure to outside weather conditions during physical training, firearms training and exercises involving practical problems. Some outside training conducted during night hours.
OTHER
Must meet certain prerequisites established by the Office of the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards. A copy of these prerequisites is available for review at each component police department and in the Office of the Director of Police of The University of Texas System. Must successfully complete a physical agility test that includes running one and one-half (1-1/2) miles in a set period of time, doing a set number of push-ups in one (1) minute, doing a set number of sit-ups in one (1) minute and a flexibility text as detailed in U. T. System Police Policy B-3. Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security-sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Police, The University of Texas System.
Last Updated: July 24, 2007
