Police Cadet

Police CadetAre you passionate about law enforcement and ready to make a difference? As a Police Cadet, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the Midland Police Department through real-world assignments, technical tasks, and administrative duties. This unique, part-time opportunity allows you to serve your community, develop critical skills, and build a strong foundation for a future career in law enforcement. If you're disciplined, driven, and dedicated to public service, this is your path forward.Essential Job DutiesParticipates in a variety of law enforcement activities, which include assisting different internal departments with administrative duties or other needs.Operates department computer equipment to review records, inquire about activities and programs, and input various data.Must complete a minimum of 12 college hours each fall and spring semester and are required to attend assigned classes in a dedicated and timely manner.May work up to 30 hours a week during the school term and up to 1000 hours of work per calendar year.Must maintain a "C" or better in each class and maintain a G.P.A. of 2.0 to remain in the program.Must comply with the same standards of conduct, on and off duty, as those for a police officer.Can remain in the program until 60 college hours are obtained with a 2.0 GPA or better.Within six months of their 21st birthday and obtaining the required college hours, the applicant is expected to apply and test for a police officer position with the department.Performs all other duties assigned.Physical and Environmental ConditionsMust pass physical standard testing of sit-ups, push-ups, and mile-and-a-half runs.Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, and drive to and from various work sites.Must be able to lift boxes of material and mail.Works regular business hours with occasional irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other situations influenced by workload.Must be able to communicate clearly under what, at times, could be highly stressful situations.Required to participate in the department's physical fitness program and assessments every April & October.Required QualificationsMust communicate well with sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.Interacts and works well with citizens.Knowledge of technical skills for computer input programs and other tasks involving basic computer programs like Microsoft, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Knowledge of basic typing, record keeping, and filing skills.Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Skill in planning, organizing, and managing time effectively.Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.High school diploma or equivalent required and at least 18 years of age. Some college preferred.Must be a resident of Midland County at the time of employment.Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.No felony convictions, history of criminal or improper conduct, or poor driving record, which may affect the suitability for law enforcement work.If a candidate possesses military service, he or she must have an honorable discharge.