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The Police Cadet is a Peace-Officer-in-Training and, upon graduation from the Police Academy and receipt of their TCOLE license, will become a full-fledged Police Officer at the Falfurrias Police Department. The Police Cadet must attend classes and participate in research, homework assignments, and physical, firearm, and defensive tactic training as required by the Police Academy. A Police Cadet must be able to dedicate the time and effort needed for studying and participating in all required Police Academy training while maintaining communication with the Falfurrias Police Department on their progress through their training.

Role and Responsibilities

• Attending classes and maintaining comprehensive notebooks of subjects covered in classes.
• Preparing research papers and completing homework assignments.
• Participating in physical training, firearms training, and defensive tactics program, and resolving practical problems.
• Actively participating in classroom discussions and group projects.
• Complying with the established rules and regulations governing the Police Academy.
• Complying with assignments and instructions given by the Director of Police or by any member of the Academy staff.
• Complying with policies set forth by the City of Falfurrias Police Department relating to his/her status and attendance at the Academy.
• Adhering to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Falfurrias Police Department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, Class “C”, with an acceptable driving record.

• Police Academy Requirements*, Applicants must:
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be 21 years of age before graduation from the Police Academy
  • Meet the minimum educational requirements for Peace Officers Training by possessing a high school diploma, or a high school equivalency certificate (G.E.D.).
  • Have not been discharged from military service under less than honorable conditions.
  • Have not had a TCOLE license revoked, denied or surrendered, nor are such proceedings currently in place.
  • Have not violated any TCOLE rule or provision of Occupations Code, Chapter 1701.
  • Have not ever been and not currently on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above a grade of Class B Misdemeanor within the last ten years.
  • Not currently under indictment for any criminal offense.
  • Never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor, or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years.
  • Never been convicted of any family violence offense.
  • Not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle.
  • Not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.
  • Never been convicted of, pled guilty to, or received court-ordered probation, nor have received a deferred, adjudicated, or un-adjudicated sentence for any felony offense.
  • Have been tested and show no trace of drug dependency or illegal drug use.
  • Have been examined by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist and been declared to be in satisfactory psychological and emotional health for training and licensure.
  • Be able to demonstrate physical fitness according to standards.

*Please note that these requirements may change based on evolving Police Academy standards and it is the applicant’s responsibility to determine whether are eligible for admission to the Police Academy.

Special Knowledge/Skills Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to correctly prioritize workload.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to citizens.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Conflict resolution and decision-making skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Additional Notes

• Frequent standing, exertion, lifting, walking, and running.
• Maintain emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

All essential positions are subject to recall during emergencies.

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