What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Cadet position at City of Missouri City, TX?
Salary : $54,750.00 Annually
Location : Missouri City, TX
Job Type : Contingent
Job Number : P1-022225
Department : Police
Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Definition
- The written examination and physical agility test are scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025. Only candidates who have received an invitation from Human Resources will be eligible to take the exam.
Individuals currently in a police academy who will be TCOLE certified by June 22, 2025, should submit an application as a Track 1 Police Officer."
This is an entry-level, professional staff, full time position with the City of Missouri City Police Department. Individuals hired as Police Cadets must attend and pass an academy curriculum, meet physical fitness requirements and participate in tactical training to obtain a Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to enter the Police Officer rank. Reporting relationship : Police Captain or designee.
Examples of Work
Education, Experience, or Certification
Track 2 - Police Cadet. Under this track applicants are not TCOLE certified. Applicants must have either a four year college degree, a minimum of two years full time continuous service in the military, currently enrolled in a TCOLE Approved Law Enforcement Academy or be a full time employee with the City of Missouri City.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards : giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)
Plan Type : High Deductible Medical Health Plan
Single : $2,000 annually
Single : $4,000 annually
Employee pays dependent premiums
Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
Employee only : $4,300 (IRS Limit)
Employee only : $1,250
Provider : UnitedHealthcare
Single : $1,000 annually
Single : $3,000 annually
Generic : $10
Provider : UnitedHealthcare
Single : $1,000 annually
Single : $4,000 annually
Generic : $10
Dental Plans (Two Options)
Provider : UnitedHealthcare
No deductible
Provider : UnitedHealthcare
1,500 per person annual maximum
Vision
No deductible
Life Insurance
50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
Supplemental Insurance Policies
Accident
Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
Optional Deferred Compensation
Other Benefits
Holidays
New Year's Day
Vacation
0-5 years : 14 days
Sick Leave
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Fun Benefits
Are you a citizen of the United States of America?
Are you at least 20 years of age, but not 60 years of age or older?
Are you able to read and write English?
Have you earned a high school diploma or GED equivalent or have completed at least 12 college hours from an accredited college or university?
Do you have a record of a felony conviction or deferred adjudication?
Are you under current indictment or currently charged with a felony offense?
Do you have a record of a Class A misdemeanor conviction or deferred adjudication?
Do you a record of a Class B misdemeanor conviction or deferred adjudication, within the last 10 years?
Have you ever used any "hallucinogenic" drug, such as ecstasy, LSD, PCP, or other type of hallucinogen?
Have you ever delivered, sold, or possessed with intent to deliver a controlled substance other than Marijuana, in violation of any state or federal law?
Are you prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle?
If applicable, have you been discharged from the military with anything other than honorable discharge. (If neither are applicable, please fill-in "Other" in the initial blank.)
Under this track applicants are not TCOLE certified. Applicants must have either a four-year college degree, a minimum of two years full time continuous service in the military, currently enrolled in a TCOLE Approved Law Enforcement Academy or be a full-time employee with the City of Missouri City. Do you meet this Track 2 criteria?
Are you currently enrolled in a TCOLE approved law enforcement academy?
If you answered yes to Question #14, please state which academy you attend.
By selecting "Yes", I understand that the Missouri City Police Department is regulated by civil service statutes and rules, and as such, I must meet the minimum eligibility requirements to take the examination. I believe that I meet the above minimum eligibility requirements as evidenced by my application submittal. I further understand that if I do not meet the above minimum eligibility requirements, give false or untruthful information on this application, or fail to submit this application at least 10 days before the next examination date that I will be disqualified from being allowed to take the examination.
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