Police Cadet

INTERNAL JOB POSTING

Attends full time Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Peace Officer Certification Program and passes the TCLEOSE licensing examination. The Cadet must pass all required testing and background investigation and be approved for sponsorship by UH-DPS. Job Duties

EEO/AA

High school and No experience

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Must be willing to sign educational contract and must successfully complete all phases of the departmental selection process prior to attending the Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Peace Officer Certification Program. Experience: No experience is required. Certification/Licensing: Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on the job posting details.

Additional Posting Information

Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Must be willing to sign educational contract and must successfully complete all phases of the departmental selection process prior to attending the Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Peace Officer Certification Program.

Candidate must be willing to sign an educational contract that requires remaining in the Police position for 2 years.

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preference in employment over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. While performing this job the staff member shall:

Environmental:
The employee maybe exposed to inclement weather conditions; extensive public contact with student, faculty and staff. Employees are required to work various assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends and may be required to remain at their post for an additional shift. All staff are "essential personnel" and are required to report to work
during inclement weather.

Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting and an office setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, sit, or run for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment.