Police Cadet, University Police

Why UT Southwestern Police Department?

The UT Southwestern Medical Center Police Department is a component member of the University of Texas System. Officers have been serving and protecting the UT System community since 1968, providing law enforcement and security‑related services. Help 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.

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 with the community, and prepare for the responsibilities of a full‑fledged police officer. You will be enrolled in the Texas Police Academy at no cost to advance your police career.

• 0 Cost Employee‑Only Healthcare Benefits
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Weekend and Holiday Pay
• Career Growth
• Certification Pay
• Uniforms and Dry Cleaning Provided
• Shift Differential Pay

Cadet salary: $71,935. Additional benefits include shift differential pay, weekend and holiday pay, certification pay, uniforms, and dry cleaning.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must attend and satisfactorily complete the Texas Police Academy and qualify for commissioning as a peace officer within 15 calendar days of completion of a basic Peace Officer Training Course.

• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable UT System Driver Rating.

• Attend classes and maintain comprehensive notebooks; complete homework assignments.
• Participate in physical training, firearms training, defensive tactics, and practical problem exercises. Actively engage in classroom discussions and group projects.
• Comply with established rules and regulations governing the Police Academy.
• Follow assignments and instructions from the Director of Police or any Academy staff or approved Academy directors.
• Adhere to component institution policies of the police department regarding personal status and attendance at the Academy.
• Follow the University of Texas System Police Code of Conduct and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents.
• Perform other related duties as required.

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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.

Texas‑Dallas

• Campus Services
• Organization: 503000 – University Police
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Shift: Day Job
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Job Type: Standard