Sheriff Deputy Cadet (Basic Peace Officer BPOC)

The upcoming Winter 2024 BPOC application deadline was September 30, 2023.

All new applications will be considered for the Summer 2024 BPOC.

SHERIFF DEPUTY CADET
(Basic Peace Officer Course)
As we strive to bring Law Enforcement practices to the 21st century, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is looking for those interested in starting a career in Law Enforcement. We are calling to men and women who want to be part of an agency that promotes effective crime reduction while building trust in their communities and safeguarding officers’ well-being.

The Basic Peace Officer Course is open to anyone not licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as a Peace Officer. Cadets will be full-time employees with access to highly competitive

Benefits

that include a medical and dental health plan, a robust retirement plan, and other benefits that promote a balanced work-life environment. We offer wellness programs, such as Paternity and Maternity Leave, and Employee Assistant (EAP). In addition, employment with our agency qualifies for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Accepted Cadets will be full-time employees while attending the HCSO Academy. Upon graduation, you will be sworn Probationary Patrol Deputy and will be assigned to the

Patrol Bureau for a minimum of a two-year commitment.
This position is open to everyone who meets the minimum requirements, including Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing standards.
How do I sign-up?

You must read this announcement completely to ensure you meet all requirements and understand every step of the application process
An incomplete application will not be considered.
You can reach out to

[email protected]

if you have any questions
Important Information

All candidates will be scored, and a final selection will be made based on the best-qualified candidates
Scoring criteria include but are not limited to formal education, work or military experience, test scores, etc.
Candidates not selected for the 1st available scheduled course will remain active for future courses for one year and will have the opportunity to re-test to obtain a higher score
If applicants fail at any step of the application process, they will be disqualified from continuing the process and have one year (12 month) waiting period to reapply
Failure to complete the classroom or field training program due to performance or voluntary withdrawal will result in termination if hired
The Executive Command may consider extending the opportunity for continued employment for those who fail, based on the agency’s needs and available positions in other job classifications
The upcoming Winter 2024 BPOC application deadline was September 30, 2023.

All new applications will be considered for the Summer 2024 BPOC.
Candidate List Eligibility Requirements
General

Must meet Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) background requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized)
Must be at least twenty years and six months (20.5) years of age by the application date
Valid Texas Driver's License
Liability insurance will be required by your graduation date
Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20, normal color, and peripheral vision
Correctable normal audible range in both ears
Must pass all phases of the application process
Education and Experience

An Associate's Degree or a minimum of 60 college credit hours with at least a 2.0 GPA from an accredited institution;

OR
High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of two years of military service in the United States Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge

If military experience is only in the Reserves or National Guard, the applicant must have accumulated 730 retirement points or have six (6) years of service

NOTES:

If military experience is only with the Reserves or National Guard, the applicant must have accumulated 730 retirement points or have six (6) years of service
Application Process
Step 1

Submit a complete job application.

The job application must thoroughly document education, experience, and veteran status. An incomplete application will not be considered.
Step 2

Qualified applicants who submit by the deadline will be contacted to schedule testing:

Candidates must complete an obstacle course in 2:15 minutes or less (sprint, going up/down stairs, balance, dexterity handling a gun, etc.)
Must successfully pass the HCSO entry exam with a minimum score of 145 points.

(Combination test of Police Officer Selection Test (POST) and Biodata)

There will be no variations of any testing procedures due to a candidate's gender, age, or physical condition. Testing deadlines will be established for each scheduled course. Candidates that do not test for two consecutive courses will be removed from the application process
Step 3

All tested candidates will be scored, and a final selection will be based on the best-qualified candidates
External Candidates:

TCOLE requires that all Peace Officer candidates undergo a thorough background investigation, which may include a polygraph examination

Selected candidates will receive instructions to complete the online Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and upload the required documents

The assigned Investigator will contact candidates for an interview

Candidates that do not complete this phase promptly may be removed from the pre-selection list

Internal Candidates (current employees):

Current employees do not require a new background investigation

Review of performance, attendance, and status of pending Internal Affairs Investigation may be considered

Step 4

HCSO personnel will conduct interviews for the best-qualified candidates to determine the best fit for the Cadet position, based on the agency's needs
Step 5

Based on the number of available positions, candidates will be sent for Physical and Psychological evaluations per TCOLE (Texas Commission of Law Enforcement) licensing requirements.
Step 6

Candidates will be selected based on overall pre-employment scores and the agency's needs as determined by the Sheriff
Step 7

Selected candidates will be contacted at least two weeks before the start of BPOC to complete the onboarding or transfer process
Bachelor's Degree or higher formal education
Military Experience
The upcoming Winter 2024 BPOC application deadline was September 30, 2023.

All new applications will be considered for the Summer 2024 BPOC.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Note:

All areas of the application must be complete including education and employment
Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Background requirements:

Must not have court-ordered community supervision or probation for a criminal offense above the grade of class "B" misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years from the court order
Must not be currently charged with any criminal offense for which conviction would be a bar to licensure
Must not have been convicted of a class "B' misdemeanor or higher offense in the last ten years
Never been convicted or placed on community supervision in any court for an offense involving family violence
Not prohibited from operating a motor vehicle
Not prohibited from possessing a firearm

Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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