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  • Police Cadet: Launch Your Public Safety Career

  • Austin
  • Austin, Texas 78716 United States View Map

Summary

The Austin Police Department is seeking applicants for the Police Cadet program. Cadets will learn to enforce laws, respond to calls, and conduct investigations while preparing reports and testifying in court.

Applicants must be US citizens, at least 20.5 by academy start, hold a HS diploma or GED, and meet one of several pathways (college credits, military service, or recent work experience). The academy lasts about 8 months, with a structured pay scale through early and later career steps.

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Job Description

The Austin Police Department is seeking applicants for the Police Cadet program. Cadets will learn to enforce laws, respond to calls, and conduct investigations while preparing reports and testifying in court.

Applicants must be US citizens, at least 20.5 by academy start, hold a HS diploma or GED, and meet one of several pathways (college credits, military service, or recent work experience). The academy lasts about 8 months, with a structured pay scale through early and later career steps.

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