"Trainee/Cadet"

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Trainee/Cadet

Posting Number: 2026120

Location: San Marcos

Department: Patrol Operations

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $4,369.00 - $5,000.00

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma / GED.
• Meet the requirements to attend a Texas Peace Officer’s Licensing Academy or currently be enrolled in a Texas Peace Officer Licensing Academy

Preferred Qualifications:

• 60 College Credit Hours / Associates Degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Previous work experience in university policing.

Job Description:

Texas State University Police Officers play a vital crime prevention role on campus. Campus Police Officers’ responsibilities go beyond the traditional law enforcement role including such tasks as supporting, counseling, and mentoring our students. Our delivery of police services is consistent with the President’s Task Force On 21st Century Policing, Ultimately, UPD supports the Texas State University goal of promoting the success of all students.

Job Duties:

• Complete the hiring, selection process and be offered employment with the Texas State University Police Department as a Police Officer Trainee.
• Complete the selection/enrollment requirements to be admitted into a Texas Peace Officer Licensing Academy.
• Complete a Texas Peace Officer Licensing Academy within one year of being hired by Texas State University Police Department.
• Upon completion of a Texas Peace Officer Licensing Academy, successfully Pass the Texas Peace Officer’s examination within three attempts at taking the test.
• Upon passing the Texas Peace Officer Licensing examination and being commissioned as a Texas Peace Officer, perform all the duties of Texas Peace Officer as outlined under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.13.

Additional Information to Applicants:

• Step plan rates are due to increase on January 1, 2026, with Step 0 starting at $5250.00 monthly.
• Applicants must be able to pass a background check, psychological exam, occupational step test, and a polygraph test.
• This position requires driving University vehicles.

Job Open Date: 11/03/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Normal Work Hours Start: Rotating Shifts

Normal Work Hours End: Rotating Shifts

Posting Notices:

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., Applicant must pass the physical skills assessment relevant to the job posting title requirements., Applicant must pass the drug and alcohol test relevant to the job posting title requirements.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54933

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54933 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.