Benefits
POLICE OFFICER
* Now Accepting Non-Certified Applicants: Cadets will have tuition paid, receive $18.75 per hour, and receive full benefits while attending the police academy.
· $6,000 Sign-on Bonus (for TCOLE certified applicants)
· $67,000 per year (potential first year earning for entry level)
· Competitive Pay Scale. To see the current pay scales, CLICK HERE
· Lateral Entry Program (3 years - $29.46 per hour / 5 years- $31.32 per hour / 9 years – $34.53 per hour)
· Every Other Weekend Off
· Residency pay of $250 per month plus Take-Home Unit
· Physical Fitness Pay $2000 per year.
· Retirement through TMRS – 7% matched at 2 to 1
· Medical Insurance Paid 100% for Employees and 50% for Dependents
· Dental/Vision Insurance Paid 100% for Employees and Dependents
Monthly Incentives
Bilingual Pay $50
Certification Pay
Intermediate $75
Advanced $150
Master $200
Degree Pay
Associates $55
Bachelors $110
Masters $135
Equipment Pay - $85
Community Oriented Police (COP) Pay - $300
Detective Pay - $200
Special Response Team (SRT) Pay - $200
Available Divisions/Assignments
Accident Reconstruction Team
Auto Crimes Task Force
Criminal Investigation Division
Field Training Officer
Crime Scene / Evidence Custodian
K9 Officer
FBI Safe Streets Task Force
Organized Crime Task Force
Patrol
Special Response Team (SRT)
Traffic Enforcement
Gang Team
TELECOMMUNICATOR
· Competitive Pay Scale. To see the current pay scales, CLICK HERE
· Every Other Weekend Off (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
· 12 Paid Holidays per year
· Retirement through TMRS – 7% matched at 2 to 1
· Medical Insurance Paid 100% for Employee
· Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time
Certification Pay
Intermediate $75
Advanced $150
Master $200
Bilingual Pay $50