Police Officer

PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY. The City of La Porte will be hosting an Entrance Exam for Police Cadets on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:00AM. The Physical Agility Test* will be conducted the following morning on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Medical Certificate from your physician will be REQUIRED to take the Physical Agility Test. Please click HERE to download the form. DETAILS WITH LOCATION AND TESTING TIME WILL BE ANNOUNCED AFTER REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS. TCOLE certified officers will go straight to Field Training and are not required to attend the Police Academy after meeting minimum qualifications.

Application deadline: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 5:00PMCivil Service Written Entrance Exam: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:00AM. Check-In begins at 8:30AMCivil Service Physical Fitness Test: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

POLICE CADETCategory: Full-TimeOpen Date: Friday, March 15, 2024Close Date: 5:00PM, Thursday, April 25, 2024Hourly Pay: $31.906 | Annual $66,364.Lateral Transfer Pay: $31.906 - $37.722 (Up to 7 years) The Police Cadet position is an entry-level non-sworn position with the City of La Porte. The best qualified applicants will be brought on as a City employee and sent to an area police academy to receive their state peace officer certification. Cadet applicants will be required to complete the full hiring process for Patrol Officer. Police Academy: Applicants who are hired as Police Cadets will attend an area police academy full-time which will focus on training in the topics of criminal law, arrest procedures, defensive tactics, firearms, drive training, physical fitness, first aid, investigations, crime scene procedures, and more. Minimum Requirements: The following are the minimum requirements to be considered for a position as a Police Cadet. Primary Eligibility Requirements

Must possess at least a High School Diploma or GED Must have an valid Texas Driver License Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Patrol OfficerMust not have a discharge from military service under "less than honorable conditions"Must be free from drug dependency or illegal drug useMust not have ever been convicted of a felony or ever placed on community supervision, or ever convicted of barratryMust not be on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any offense above a Class C MisdemeanorMust not have been convicted or a misdemeanor above a Class C within the last 10 yearsMust demonstrate weapons proficiencyMust pass an oral interview examination and a background checkMust pass a psychological examination, polygraph examination, physical examination, and a drug screenMust pass a physical fitness assessmentHave active duty military experience? Please be sure to bring your Form DD-214 on the test date for additional points. Must have honorable discharge.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POLICE CADET JOB DESCRIPTION: DEFINITIONEntry-level non-sworn position that attends approved basic peace officer course at a local police academy, and successfully passes TCOLE exam. Upon successfully passing the TCOLE basic peace officer exam the cadet will enter field training and be classified as a Police Officer. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant or higher level police manager.May exercise indirect supervision over sworn and non-sworn personnel.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Maintain all physical and academic standards set by the academy.Maintain positive attendance in accordance with the academy attendance policy.Report regularly to department recruiting.The Cadet will report any changes in their status to department recruiting (background, law enforcement interaction, living situation, etc.).Zero conduct and performance deficienciesPositive attitude and active engagement in all aspects of trainingAttend all mandatory department meetings and events.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment to police officerMust possess at least a GEDMust not have a discharge from military service "under less than honorable conditions"Must pass a physical fitness test (15 push-ups in one minute, 20 sit-ups in one minute, 1.5 mile run in 17:15, 300 meter run in 80 seconds)Must pass a psychological examination, polygraph examination, physical examination, and a drug screenMust pass an oral interview examination and a background checkMust demonstrate weapons proficiencyMust be free from drug dependency or illegal drug useMust not have ever been convicted of a felony or ever placed on community supervision, or ever convicted of barratryMust not be on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any offense above a Class C misdemeanorMust not have been convicted of a misdemeanor above a Class C within the last 10 yearsPOSITION REQUIREMENTSStanding, sitting, lying down, kneeling, twisting upper body, climbing, crawling, bending, stretching, walking, running, jumping, carrying, listening, using radios, talking, telephone use, use of computers extensively, qualifying with duty weapons, carrying of a duty weapon and other assigned tools, exposure to all outdoor conditions as well as inclement weather to include but not limited to sun, rain, heat or cold, the possibility of exposure to bio-hazard and hazardous materials, exposure to animals (wild & domestic) and has the ability to take physical control of another person as required and needed. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCENo prior experience is required. Applicant must possess a High School Diploma or GED. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATESPossession of a valid Class “C” Texas Drivers License. *Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. *Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.