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Start Your Law-Enforcement Career With Us
The Teague Police Department Police Cadet Program is designed for qualified applicants who want to become licensed Texas Peace Officers but have not yet completed a Basic Peace Officer academy.
Selected Police Cadets are employed by the City of Teague while attending an accredited Texas law-enforcement academy and working toward TCOLE peace-officer licensure.
Selected cadets receive paid employment while attending an approved law-enforcement academy.
Paid while attending the academy and completing required training.
Successful cadets transition to the applicable Police Officer pay scale after licensing and appointment.
Investing in Your Career
Selected Police Cadets receive the support necessary to complete academy training and begin a career with the Teague Police Department.
Paid Employment
Employment with the City of Teague while attending the academy.
$15.76 Per Hour
Hourly pay during academy attendance and required training.
Academy Tuition
Academy tuition and eligible training expenses are paid by the City.
Required Equipment
Required uniforms, equipment, and other approved academy-related costs are provided.
Department Support
Department support continues throughout academy training and the transition into licensed service.
Officer Pay Scale
Successful cadets transition to the applicable Police Officer pay scale after appointment.
What Cadets Are Expected to Do
- Attend and successfully complete an accredited Texas Basic Peace Officer academy.
- Complete the required Basic Peace Officer curriculum.
- Successfully pass the TCOLE peace-officer licensing examination.
- Maintain satisfactory attendance, academic performance, physical fitness, conduct, and all other academy requirements.
- Comply with City, Department, and academy policies and standards.
- Participate in Department assignments and support duties as directed while employed as a Cadet.
- Successfully complete all remaining requirements for appointment as a Teague Police Officer.
Who May Apply
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Meet the basic requirements prescribed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
- Meet all Teague Police Department hiring qualifications.
- Possess a valid Texas Driver License at the time of appointment.
- Be capable of successfully completing the academic, physical-fitness, attendance, testing, and other requirements of an accredited Texas Basic Peace Officer academy.
- Be capable of subsequently obtaining Texas Peace Officer licensure.
A Commitment to the City That Invests in You
Because the City makes a significant investment in academy training, selected Police Cadets are required to execute the City’s Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement.
The Agreement includes a four-year service commitment following successful academy completion and peace-officer certification.
Reimbursement obligation
Reimbursement obligation
Reimbursement obligation
Reimbursement obligation
No reimbursement required
Start Your Application
Applicants interested in the Police Cadet Program must submit a completed application packet.
Open and complete the City of Teague employment application.
Open and complete the required law-enforcement Personal History Statement.
Completed packets may be submitted by email, mail, or in person.
Completed application materials may be emailed directly to Recruiting.
Email Recruiting
Attn: Recruiting
315 Main Street
Teague, TX 75860
Contact Recruiting
Call (254) 739-2553 or email recruiting@teaguepdtx.gov
