Police Cadet

This posting is for the position of Police Cadet for the Austin Police Department.

Applicants should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in a law enforcement career:

Read and write English.

Confidence and a responsible attitude.

The ability to react quickly and take positive action.

Resilience.

The ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

The ability to work alone and in a team.

Strong communication skills.

Courage and initiative.

Integrity.

Good physical fitness.

Responsibilities

Graduates of the Austin Police Department academy are responsible for:

The protection of life, liberty, and property.

Enforcement of all laws of the State of Texas and laws and ordinances of the City of Austin.

Perform law enforcement duties including:

Respond to calls for service.

Enforce traffic laws.

Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes.

Execute all lawful process.

Arrest offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law.

Investigate motor vehicle crashes.

Prepare various written reports.

Give testimony in court.

Confer with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The Austin Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications include:

Between 20.5 and less than 46 years of age at time of application.

US Citizen, born or naturalized.

Have a valid Driver’s License.

HS Diploma or GED.

Salary

APD Police Pay Schedule FY 2025:

During academy (approximately 8 months)

 $50,000/year rate 

 At graduation

 $70,644/year

 At 1 year anniversary of graduation

 $79,277/year

 At 2 year anniversary of graduation

 $87,498/year

 At 6 year anniversary of graduation

 $93,623/year

 At 10 year anniversary of graduation

 $100,176/year

 At 14 year anniversary of graduation

 $107,188/year

 At 16 year anniversary of graduation

 $114,692/year

 At 23 year anniversary of graduation

 $118,132/year

Please visit www.apdrecruiting.org/pay-benefits for more information regarding our pay scales and details about our incentive pay.