Police Cadet Trainee

Police Officer Applicant

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Visit Careers.ccpolice.com and complete the eligibility questionnaire to start your hiring process for our 85th Corpus Christi Police Academy.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is looking for you. The CCPD offers a paid thirty-four week Police Academy, with a highly competitive salary and benefits, including fully paid health care immediately upon hire. A first-year cadet/police officer earns approximately $56,184 base pay, not including additional incentive pay and pay increases to follow the second year with regular step increases thereafter.

CCPD offers multiple opportunities for rapid career growth. Specialized units such as the Bike Team, Dive Team, K-9 Handler, Hostage Negotiation Team, SWAT, Bomb Squad, Gang Unit, and Traffic Unit are available within your first years of service.

If you are looking for a department with opportunities for growth, support from a great community, and family-oriented Corpus Christi Police Department is the right place for you.

SALARY (First-year base pay) $56,184

Paid thirty-four-week paid police academy.

The first-year cadet/police officer earns approximately (base pay) $56,184, with an increase to follow the second year, with regular step increases thereafter.

Four-day, forty-hour work week upon Academy graduation.

MONTHLY BASE SALARY*

Starting

• Police Cadet (starting) $4,484
• Police Officer (Starting) $5,208 (6mo) $5,467, (18mo) $5,751, (30mo) $6,056 (42mo) $6,370
• Senior Officer (starting) $6,680, (18mo) $7,004 (60mo) $7,355 (120mo) $7,721
• Lieutenant (starting) $7,917, (6mo) $8,115, (18mo) $8,316, (60mo) $8,529, (120mo)$8,955

*Does not include additional/incentive pay

Additional/incentive pays include education pay, shift differential, weekend pay, longevity pay, SWAT team, hostage negotiation, dive team, field training officer pay, bomb squad pay, and breathalyzer operator,

BENEFITS:

• City-funded medical insurance for employees and families beginning in the Academy.
• Excellent dental and optical coverage.
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) offers pre-tax employee contributions.
• The city contributes $1,600 annually.
• Tax-free withdrawals are available for many common medical, dental, and optical expenses.
• Savings accrue and belong to you even after you leave the city.
• Savings above the threshold can be invested in certain approved market funds.

PAID LEAVE

10 holidays per year; 40 hours personal leave yearly; 120 vacation hours yearly (accruable); 120 hours sick leave (accruable); 240 hours military leave per year; compensatory leave accruable up to 480 hours.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Veterans’ education benefits are available through the VA during Academy and Field Training.
• Prior military service credit honored.
• Numerous career advancement and specialized opportunities.
• Eligible for retirement at any age after 20 years of service.
• The city matches officers' contributions into retirement at a rate of 2:1
• Uniform/equipment pay: $750 yearly
• Plainclothes pay (non-uniformed officers): $900 yearly
• Eligible to compete for promotion at seven years.
• The city provides all equipment and uniforms.
• Vacation buyback program (sell up to 80 hours of vacation leave to the city annually).
• City-sponsored tuition reimbursement program for college coursework.
• Longevity Pay 1st year $15.00, 2nd year $30.00, and 3rd year $45.00

CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE DEPARTMENT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or

General Educational Development (G.E.D.)

CITIZENSHIP
Must be a United States citizen.

BACKGROUND
Corpus Christi Police Department Officers are responsible for keeping our city safe from crime and corruption. Therefore, a history of ethical and moral behavior is paramount. Candidates with a history of unethical or immoral behavior will not be hired. Successful candidates must pass a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam, reference check, and work history review.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and ordinances to maintain public safety and order.
• Conduct patrols to monitor and prevent criminal activity.
• Respond to emergency calls and provide assistance as needed.
• Write detailed reports on incidents and investigations.
• Utilize conflict management skills to de-escalate tense situations.
• Continuously update knowledge of laws and procedures to ensure effective law enforcement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $56,164.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10-hour shifts

Ability to Relocate:

• Corpus Christi, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person