Certified Peace Officer
CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICERS
Candidates must be TCOLE certified and meet one of the following:
- Pass each step of the selection process including a thorough background investigation
- Pass a written examination
- Pass physical readiness testing
- Possess a valid driver’s license not in jeopardy of suspension or revocation
ENTRY-LEVEL SALARY
Hourly Annual Police Officer $27.46 $57,116
Incentive Pay
Certification Levels: Intermediate: $ 40 per pay period Advanced: $ 80 per pay period Master’s: $ 120 per pay period
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS):
Employee contribution: 7%
City matches 2:1 with 5 years vesting Retirement Eligibility:
- Age 60+ vested; or
- 20 years of service, any age
Longevity Pay
After one fiscal year of employment, employees will receive an annual payment of $120 per year of employment for the first 25 years of continuous employment. Qualified employees receive longevity payments each November.
Officer Issued Equipment
- Body Armor
- Duty Weapon: Glock 17, 9mm
- Uniforms and outerwear
- All leather gear, excluding boots
- Portable radio with charger