Police Cadet

Summary

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. Effective October 1, 2026 the pay listed will be earned while in the Academy. After successful completion of the academy and upon assignment the rate will be $40.56.

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, or
• 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.

Qualified applicants will submit an employment application via NEOGOV. Applicants will need to submit the Personal History Statement and Authorization to Release they receive no later than noon on 10/15/2026. Only applicants submitting a complete Personal History Statement will receive notice of the written test. Forms need to be emailed to [email protected]. Please make sure to download the documents using Adobe Reader to enable all interactive form fields.

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.

Applicants may order the Police Aptitude and Character Test (PACT) Candidate Orientation Guide by clicking the following link: The PACT Candidate Orientation Guide is a helpful tool to prepare for the exam and can be downloaded as a.PDF file and saved or printed. Payments can be submitted via a PayPal account or on FPSI's site using a credit/debit card. Once payment is submitted, the download link will be located on the order details-checkout status page. Applicants must pay close attention to ALL instructions on both FPSI and PayPal's websites to access the instant download successfully!

Applicants who successfully pass the written exam will be invited to a Preliminary Board Interview. Passing applicants will be required to submit all required background documents as listed on the Personal History Statement immediately after their interview.

The timeline for this process is as follows:

• 09/08– Applications Open
• 10/09 – Applications Close
• 10/19 – Written Test *Testing begins at 9:00 a.m. CST.
• 10/26-10/30 – Preliminary Boards, PT Testing *Applicants who successfully pass the written exam will be scheduled for a Preliminary Board Interview the week of 10/26. Applicants traveling over 200 miles that have passed the written test may be scheduled for their Preliminary Board Interview and PT test the same afternoon.
• 10/30-11/30 – Background Investigations
• 11/30-12/04 – Commander Review
• 12/14-12/18 – Final Board/Chief's Interview/PT Make-up/Offers
• 12/21-1/18/27 – Psych/Med Exams, Relocation, 2-week notice window
• 01/25/27 – Academy Start Date

Timeline may be subject to change as we work to confirm a written test date hopefully before we post and finalize boards down the road. For more information or questions concerning the police cadet application process, please visit our website Apply | Join Round Rock PD. Direct any questions pertaining to this job posting to [email protected]

Job Description

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. Effective October 1, 2026 the pay listed will be earned while in the Academy. After successful completion of the academy and upon assignment the rate will be $40.56.

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, or
• 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.

Qualified applicants will submit an employment application via NEOGOV. Applicants will need to submit the Personal History Statement and Authorization to Release they receive no later than noon on 10/15/2026. Only applicants submitting a complete Personal History Statement will receive notice of the written test. Forms need to be emailed to [email protected]. Please make sure to download the documents using Adobe Reader to enable all interactive form fields.

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.

Applicants may order the Police Aptitude and Character Test (PACT) Candidate Orientation Guide by clicking the following link: The PACT Candidate Orientation Guide is a helpful tool to prepare for the exam and can be downloaded as a.PDF file and saved or printed. Payments can be submitted via a PayPal account or on FPSI's site using a credit/debit card. Once payment is submitted, the download link will be located on the order details-checkout status page. Applicants must pay close attention to ALL instructions on both FPSI and PayPal's websites to access the instant download successfully!

Applicants who successfully pass the written exam will be invited to a Preliminary Board Interview. Passing applicants will be required to submit all required background documents as listed on the Personal History Statement immediately after their interview.

The timeline for this process is as follows:

• 09/08– Applications Open
• 10/09 – Applications Close
• 10/19 – Written Test *Testing begins at 9:00 a.m. CST.
• 10/26-10/30 – Preliminary Boards, PT Testing *Applicants who successfully pass the written exam will be scheduled for a Preliminary Board Interview the week of 10/26. Applicants traveling over 200 miles that have passed the written test may be scheduled for their Preliminary Board Interview and PT test the same afternoon.
• 10/30-11/30 – Background Investigations
• 11/30-12/04 – Commander Review
• 12/14-12/18 – Final Board/Chief's Interview/PT Make-up/Offers
• 12/21-1/18/27 – Psych/Med Exams, Relocation, 2-week notice window
• 01/25/27 – Academy Start Date

Timeline may be subject to change as we work to confirm a written test date hopefully before we post and finalize boards down the road. For more information or questions concerning the police cadet application process, please visit our website Apply | Join Round Rock PD. Direct any questions pertaining to this job posting to [email protected]