Cadet

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX • 1d ago

41916BR

Extended Job Title:

Cadet

Position Description:

Must be accepted to the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy which includes instruction and training mandated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. A cadet must attend scheduled classes and actively participate in programs of instruction. Duties involve timely completion of assignments, participating in classroom projects and discussions, and receive hands on training in various skills needed by entry level police officers. The Cadet is expected to make passing grades during the program and upon successful completion of the academy, obtain a Basic Peace Officer license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Requisition ID:

41916BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

Attend and satisfactorily complete the South Plains College Law Enforcement Police Academy within a twelve month period.

Attend police academy classes and participate in training and programs of instruction which are designed to qualify the employee for Basic Peace Officer Certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Participate in classroom discussions and group projects.

Develop skill and proficiency in the use and care of firearms.

Develop knowledge in the operation of two-way radios

Develop knowledge and proficiency in the interpretation of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.

Participate in the defensive tactics training in order to learn proper techniques.

Participate and maintain they physical agility required by the South Plains College Law Enforcement Academy.

Be able to pass the written and physical requirements required by South Plains College Law Enforcement Academy standards.

Grant Funded?:

Minimum Hire Rate:

17.77

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Schedule Details:

Academy schedule then 10 hour shifts on patrol

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Be 21 years of age by the time you complete and pass the South Plains College Law Enforcement Academy and pass the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement's state exam.

Department:

Texas Tech Police Department

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Police/Fire

Occasional Duties:

May perform other duties as assigned.

Shift:

Other

Required Qualifications:

Be at least 21 years of age.

Possess a college-level associate degree, if younger than 21.

Have no convictions for a Class A misdemeanor or felony offense.

Have no convictions for a Class B misdemeanor offense in the past 10 years.

Possess good mental and physical health.

Possess a valid Texas driver's license

Be a U.S. citizen

Meet the minimum commissioning standards of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and be accepted into the South Plains College Law Enforcement Academy

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

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