Police Cadet

Salary : $64,542.40 Annually

Location : Round Rock, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 201801771

Department : Police Patrol

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Attend the Round Rock Police Department Training Academy and successfully complete the academy curriculum for Texas Basic Peace Officer; successfully complete the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensing examination and obtain certification as Basic Peace Officer.

Must meet all legal requirements for future licensing and certification as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Must pass all phases of the selection process including a comprehensive background and the physical performance test.

Applicant offered employment must pass a drug screening test and psychological and medical assessments.

Examples of Duties

• Position requires comprehensive study of State laws, police procedures, and all aspects of the law enforcement function, in preparation for becoming a certified peace officer.
• Position requires continued daily attendance at the law enforcement training academy, successful completion of written tests, participation in physical fitness related activities as required by training academy, and completing academic requirements to obtain the Basic Peace Officer certificate.
• Position also includes assisting department personnel in performing a variety of law enforcement and crime prevention tasks.

Experience and Training

Certificates and Licenses Required

Application Process

Step 1 : Qualified applicants will submit an employment application via NEOGOV.

Step 2 : After submitting an employment application, applicants will submit a Personal History Statement from the attached link City of Round Rock Personal History Statement and email it to Training1@roundrocktexas.gov no later than Monday, February 10th , 2025 . Please make sure to download the document using Adobe Reader to enable all interactive form fields.

Step 3 : Upon initial review of the employment application and Personal History Statement, qualifying applicants will be invited to take the written exam. The written exam is scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025 at the Round Rock Sports Center located at 2400 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681.

Step 4 : Applicants who successfully pass the written exam will be invited to a Preliminary Board Interview. Passing applicants will be required to submit all required background documents as listed on the Personal History Statement immediately after their interview.

Please review the following website for further details on the Police Cadet hiring process :

City of Round Rock Police Cadet Hiring Process

Direct any questions pertaining to this job posting to Training1@roundrocktexas.gov

The City of Round Rock recognizes that everyone is concerned about financial protection - both now and for the future. Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of an organization, the City wants to help provide our employees and their families with a measure of security through our benefit program.

Working toward that goal, the City offers security for the present and the future.

Security for the Present :

Security for the Future :

Additional Benefits :

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?

Which of the following best describes your experience / education? (NOTE : A minimum of one of the requirements below is needed for this position).

Have you ever been convicted of any Class B misdemeanor within the past ten (10) years?

Have you been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor offense (or higher)?

Have you ever been convicted of driving under the influence (DWI and DUI) within the past 10 years?

Are you currently attending a Basic Peace Officer Academy?

Are you currently on probation for any offense?

Do you possess a valid Texas Driver License?

Required Question

Salary : $64,542