Police Cadet, University Police

Why UT Southwestern Police Department?

The UT Southwestern Medical Center Police Department is a component member of the University of Texas System. Officers of the University of Texas System Police have been serving and protecting the UT System community since 1968, providing law enforcement and security-related services. Help to protect and serve the Dallas community at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and our other locations. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the seventh consecutive year, we invite you to continue your public safety career with us at UT Southwestern in our police department to help protect and safeguard our community. You’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities to grow your police career.

Job Summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is currently seeking Police Cadets to join our team in Dallas, Texas. As a police cadet, you will assist experienced police officers in various tasks, learn about police procedures and protocols, engage in the community, and prepare for the responsibilities of a full-fledged police officer. As a police cadet with UTSW, you will be enrolled in the Texas Policy Academy at no cost to you to help you advance your police career .

The police department is pleased to offer our team outstanding benefits that you’re eligible for on day one of employment.

$0 Cost Employee Only Healthcare Benefits

PTO, Sick Days, and Holidays

Weekend and Holiday Pay

Career Growth

Certification Pay

Uniforms and Dry Cleaning Provided

Join the UT Southwestern police department today and get started on a journey of growth in your police office career!

Starting salary is $64,717.

Experience and Education

High School graduation or GED; Must attend and satisfactory complete a Texas Police Academy, qualifying for commissioning as peace officer of the University of Texas System Police within 15 calendar days of completion of a basic Peace Officer Training Course.

Must possess valid Texas driver's license and acceptable UT System Driver Rating. Successful candidates must sign educational agreement that generally states that training expenses will be reimbursed to the University in event officer resigns prior to completion of two-year commitment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a verified negative drug screen.

Job Duties

Attends classes and maintains comprehensive notebooks. Completes homework assignments.

Participates in physical training program, firearms training, defensive tactics program, and practical problems. Actively participates in classroom discussions and group projects.

Complies with established rules and regulations governing the Police Academy.

Complies with assignments and instructions given by Director of Police, of University of Texas System, or by any members of Academy staff and/or Director/Staff of approved Academy.

Adheres to respective component institution policies of police department relating to personal status and attendance at Academy.

Adheres to the University of Texas System Police Code of Conduct and Rules and Regulations promulgated by Board of Regents of University of Texas System.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit:

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

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