Collin Police Cadet

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

This position is designed for individuals preparing for careers as a Police Officer. As a cadet you will attend and satisfactorily complete the Collin College Law Enforcement Academy, qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer of the Collin College Police Department. Responsible for successfully fulfilling the academic and physical training requirements of the Basic Peace Officer course conducted by the Collin College Law Enforcement Academy.

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the mission of Collin College in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to professional communication, integrity, leadership, respect and accountability to Collin College students and employees is essential while also illustrating commitment through the Core Values of Collin College.

May be required to work either day or night on any, one or multiple shifts with varying days off and on holidays.

• Attend class and complete homework assignments.
• Maintain 80% or above average throughout academy (prefer 90%).
• Participate in and satisfactorily complete the physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program, practical problem solving and academic blocks of instruction.
• Complies with assignments, policies, procedures, directives and instructions given by the Director of Collin College Law Enforcement Academy or the Law Enforcement Academy staff.
• Adhere to rules and regulations of Collin College, Collin College Police Department General Orders, and any other rules and regulations applicable to state law.
• Ensure that academic integrity, both individually/personally and as a member of a class, is continuously maintained.
• May be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations.
• May be exposed to animal and human body fluids, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic, working in and near natural and man-made disasters, inclement weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• May involve exposure to an emergency public safety environment, emergency and disaster situations, potentially hostile environments, and dangerous and/or hostile people.
• Requires the ability to discharge a firearm safely. Requires the ability to operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles safely. Requires frequent contact with the public.

• All positions requiring peace officer certification should be prepared for full field duty at any time, regardless of primary assignment.
• Personnel may be reassigned to field duty, permanently or temporarily, to ensure appropriate field staffing levels.
• Works irregular hours that include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Works overtime with short or no notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

• Interact with strong, positive interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Innovative, comprehensive and analytic thinking skills
• Ethical and honest in interactions with others and in the performance of duties
• Supportive of police department and Collin College values, mission statements, goals and objectives
• Ability to ensure compliance with police department and Collin College policies, orders, directives and guidelines

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate…