Police Cadet - Police Department

The primary purpose of the Cadet position is to attend and satisfactorily complete the University of Texas System Police Academy, qualifying for commissioning as a peace officer of the University of Texas System. Responsible for successfully fulfilling the academic, physical, and practical requirements of the Basic Training School of the University of Texas System Police Academy.

MD Anderson offers employees\:
* Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
* Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
* Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
* Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
* Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
* Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
* Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
* Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
* Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.

Training Participates in and satisfactorily completes the physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program, practical problem solving, and academic blocks of instruction. Attends class and maintains comprehensive notebooks of subjects covered in class. Prepares research papers. Completes homework assignments. Complies with assignments, policies, procedures, directives, and instructions given by the Director of Police or the Police Academy staff.

Conducts and Complies with the policies of respective component institutions relating to his or her status and attendance at the Academy. Adheres to the University of Texas System Police Code of Conduct and the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System.

Adhere to rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents, University of Texas System, and applicable state law. Ensures that academic integrity, both individually/personally, and as a member of a class, is continuously maintained.