Police Cadet
Prairie View A&M University
Police Cadet
Prairie View A&M University
Land-grant university in Prairie View, TX
Job Title
Police CadetAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
University PoliceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee.Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
This Evergreen position will be used to hire multiple candidates for this role.
Responsibilities:
Successfully complete the assigned Police Academy program while demonstrating professionalism, discipline, integrity, and compliance with all Academy rules and regulations.
Complete departmental training assignments and professional development activities.
Observe police investigations and operational procedures for educational purposes.
Participate in emergency preparedness training and exercises.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of full-time experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Upon employment, applicant must complete the basic police academy and pass the required State of Texas police licensing exam.
Must have a State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Military service with an honorable discharge.
Previous experience in public safety, security, customer service, or emergency response.
Other Requirements:
Must be in excellent physical health and stamina.
Must be 21 years of age at time of employment.
All system university police recruits will be required to meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1.
Applicant must pass an entrance exam to be considered for employment.
Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.
Special Requirements:
Must successfully complete a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)-approved Basic Peace Officer Academy.
Upon successful completion of the academy and all departmental requirements, will be appointed to the position of Police Officer I.
Must commit to a minimum of two (2) years of service following appointment as a Police Officer I.
Employees who separate from employment before fulfilling the required two-year commitment may be subject to repayment of academy-related costs and other training expenses, as outlined in any applicable training reimbursement agreement.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed,HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathe PVAMU Careersite.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Land-grant university in Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University is a public land-grant research university in Prairie View, Texas. The historically Black university provides undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service.
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