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Police Cadet
The primary purpose of the Cadet position is 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. Responsible for successfully fulfilling the academic, physical, and practical requirements of the Basic Training School of the University of Texas System Police Academy.
The ideal candidate will be committed to attend the program for approximately 6 months.
Training participants in and satisfactorily completing the physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program, practical problem solving, and academic blocks of instruction. Attends class and maintains comprehensive notebooks of subjects covered in class. Prepares research papers. Completes homework assignments. Complies with assignments, policies, procedures, directives, and instructions given by the Director of Police or the Police Academy staff.
Conducts and complies with the 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 the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System.
Adhere to rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents, University of Texas System, and applicable state law. Ensures that academic integrity, both individually/personally, and as a member of a class, is continuously maintained.
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
Required: None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license. Upon Hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by the Police Department. Must be a U.S. Citizen per the Texas Administrative Code - 37 T.A.C. 217.1 (B)(17).
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
