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(7)(c)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
Meeting Date:
11/16/2022
Police Cadet Positions
Submitted For:
Landis Cravens
Submitted By:
Landis Cravens, Police Department
Department:
Police Department
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider and approve the creation of the position of Police Cadet within the classification of Police Officer.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
The pool of qualified police applicants has been limited, which is causing us difficulties in filling open positions for Police Officer in the City of Texas City. This is not just a local problem, it's a national one. The position of Police Cadet allows us the opportunity to tap into a resource that we have not previously been able to before, the non-certified applicant. With this position, we will have the ability to hire qualified civilian applicants, put them through the police academy, and get them in line to becoming sworn probationary police officers for the City of Texas City. With this investment in the Police Cadet comes a 4-year reimbursable commitment. If for any reason the cadet does not live up to set parameters and the established tenure requirements; reimbursement for salaries, the academy itself, and other costs incurred by the City becomes enforceable (see attachment - TCPD Training Reimbursement Agreement).
The proposed salary for these position would be below that of a probationary police officer, but above that of a starting Jailer (See attachment - Cadet Pay Recommendation). The recommended pay is $50,599.47, which come out to $24.33 an hour. Any time while not attending classes at the police academy, police cadets will be required to perform various tasks at the police department in an effort to keep the learning environment ongoing (see attachment - Police Cadet Job Description).
RECOMMENDATION
The Chief and Command Staff recommends the creation of this position.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
TCPD Police Cadet - Job Description
Cadet Pay Recommendations
TCPD Training Reimbursement Agreement
Resolution
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