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Police Cadet, University Police

Dallas, TX

$71K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Clements Jr. University Hospital and our other locations. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort ... As a police cadet, you will assist experienced police officers in various tasks, learn about police ...

City of Hickory, NC

Community Response-Police Cadet

Hickory, NC · On-site

$23.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Starting the Community Response Police Cadet program at the beginning of junior year Must have a valid Class "C" driver's license or higher. Must not have been convicted of a felony and must undergo ...

City of Hampton, VA

Police Cadet

Hampton, VA · On-site

$35K - $38K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

POLICE Opening Date: 06/09/2026 Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt Function ... Martin Luther King, Jr. Day * President's Day * Memorial Day * Juneteenth Day * Independence Day

City of Arcadia

Police Cadet (Part-time)

Arcadia, CA

$18.59 - $20.52/hr

An Associate of Arts degree or junior standing in an accredited college or university may substitute for such enrollment If a Police Cadet, prior to reaching their 24th birthday, fails to be ...

Santa Rosa Junior College

Police Officer

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$7.5K - $9.1K/mo

The District Police Department at Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking qualified individuals with ... May be given special assignments including cadet coordinator, communications training or field ...

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Police Cadet, University Police

503000 - University Police

Dallas, TX • On-site

$71K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Why UT Southwestern Police Department?
The UT Southwestern Medical Center Police Department is a component member of the University of Texas System. Officers of the University of Texas System Police have been serving and protecting the UT System community since 1968, Providing law enforcement and security-related services. Help to protect and serve the Dallas community at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and our other locations. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the eighth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your public safety career with us at UT Southwestern in our police department to help protect and safeguard our community. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities to grow your police career.
Job Summary
UT Southwestern Medical Center is currently seeking Police Cadets to join our team in Dallas, Texas. As a police cadet, you will assist experienced police officers in various tasks, learn about police procedures and protocols, engage in the community, and prepare for the responsibilities of a full-fledged police officer. As a police cadet with UTSW, you will be enrolled in the Texas Policy Academy at no cost to you to help you advance your police career .
The police department is pleased to offer our team outstanding benefits that you're eligible for on day one of employment.
  • $0 Cost Employee Only Healthcare Benefits
  • Generous PTO and Holidays
  • Weekend and Holiday Pay
  • Career Growth
  • Certification Pay
  • Uniforms and Dry Cleaning Provided
Join the UT Southwestern police department today and get started on a journey of growth in your police office career!
Starting salary for Cadet is $71,935. Additional benefits include:
  • Shift differential Pay
  • Weekend and Holiday Pay
  • Certification Pay
  • Uniforms and dry cleaning provided
Education and Experience
Required
Education
High School Diploma or GED. and
Must be at least 21 years of age and
Must attend and satisfactory complete a Texas Police Academy, qualifying for commissioning as peace officer of the University of Texas System Police within 15 calendar days of completion of a basic Peace Officer Training Course and
All offers of employment are contingent upon a verified negative drug screen.
Licenses and Certifications
DRIVERS LICENSE and acceptable UT System Driver Rating.
Job Duties
  • Attends classes and maintains comprehensive notebooks. Completes homework assignments.
  • Participates in physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program, and practical problems. Actively participates in classroom discussions and group projects.
  • Complies with established rules and regulations governing the Police Academy.
  • Complies with assignments and instructions given by Director of Police, of University of Texas System, or by any members of Academy staff and/or Director/Staff of approved Academy.
  • Adheres to respective component institution policies of police department relating to personal status and attendance at Academy.
  • Adheres to the University of Texas System Police Code of Conduct and Rules and Regulations promulgated by Board of Regents of University of Texas System.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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