Police Cadet

Police Cadet

Attend the Round Rock Police Department Training Academy and successfully complete the academy curriculum for Texas Basic Peace Officer; successfully complete the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensing examination and obtain certification as Basic Peace Officer.

Must meet all legal requirements for future licensing and certification as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer (TCOLE).

Must pass all phases of the selection process including a comprehensive background and the physical performance test.

Applicant offered employment must pass a drug screening test and psychological and medical assessments.

Position requires comprehensive study of State laws, police procedures, and all aspects of the law enforcement function, in preparation for becoming a certified peace officer.

Position requires continued daily attendance at the law enforcement training academy, successful completion of written tests, participation in physical fitness related activities as required by training academy, and completing academic requirements to obtain the Basic Peace Officer certificate.

Position also includes assisting department personnel in performing a variety of law enforcement and crime prevention tasks.

High School Diploma or equivalent and one of the following :

• Minimum of 30 college credit hours from an accredited university
• Two (2) years full-time employment as a non-sworn member of the Round Rock Police Department
• Two (2) years of full-time basic jailer experience
• Two (2) years of active-duty military service in the US Armed Forces

By the start of the academy, you must be at least 20 years and 6 months of age.

Must be a United States citizen.

Must be able to complete the Basic Peace Officer curriculum at a regional law enforcement training academy and pass the TCOLE licensing examination to become a certified peace officer.

Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Texas driver's license and a driving record that meets current City auto liability insurance requirements.

Step 1 : Qualified applicants will submit an employment application via NEOGOV.

Step 2 : After submitting an employment application, applicants will submit a Personal History Statement along with the Notary Forms and email it to Training1@roundrocktexas.gov no later than Monday, October 27, 2025.

Step 3 : Upon initial review of the employment application and Personal History Statement, qualifying applicants will be invited to take the written exam. The written exam is scheduled for 9 : 00 am at the Round Rock Sports Center located at 2400 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681.

The timeline for this process is as follows :

The City of Round Rock recognizes that everyone is concerned about financial protection - both now and for the future. The City offers security for the present and the future.

Security for the Present : Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Additional Supplemental Plans (optional)

Security for the Future : Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation Plans

Additional Benefits : Education Reimbursement Assistance, Employee Wellness Center, Clay Madsen Recreation Center Membership, Employee & Family Pool Pass (seasonal), Round Rock Public Library Card, Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account, Employee Assistance Program, Longevity Leave Benefits : Vacation, Sick, City Holidays