Police Officer

Ready to serve? Nestled 20 minutes southwest of downtown Dallas and 30 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, Cedar Hill is centrally located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Located in the beautiful hill country environment of Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, Texas is the natural choice for those who want big city amenities with small town charm.

Cedar Hill offers exceptional services and quality of life from all spectrums, including award-winning parks and recreation facilities, and a regional shopping destination. Ease of connectivity to the region, availability of abundant well-educated human capital promotes growth and profitability in a wide range of business sectors, including retail, business services, and manufacturing.

Cedar Hill's natural beauty, prime location, and excellent city services offer the perfect place to live, work, and play. Join one of the fastest growing regions in the nation and the safest community in the Best Southwest Region! The City of Cedar Hill is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer! TCOLE certification is not required to apply though preference maybe given to candidates with a current TCOLE license.

• $10k for non-Certified/$20K for certified candidates with 3 or more years of experience
• Lateral Officer may qualify for a modified process and starting pay at $90,343.
• Load bearing Vests / Tattoos and Beards allowed

• Academy / Non-Certified Starting Salary $73,014/year
• Certified/Experienced Salary Range:
  • Year 1 - $80,269 (after graduation from the academy)
  • Year 2 - $82,677
  • Year 3 - $85,157
  • Year 4 - $87,712
  • Year 5 - $90,343
  • Year 6 - $103,496
• Lateral appointments begin at up to $90,343/year, based on experience.
  • At least one year of full-time, paid peace officer experience beyond that agency's field training program - within the past 24 months of being hired by this department for a Police Officer position. (includes hospital, college/university, and ISD police)
  • No pending disciplinary actions or investigations for misconduct/criminal activity
  • Out-of-State officers must be TCOLE certified by the time of job acceptance.
  • The Chief of Police or designee will make the final determination about whether an applicant meets eligibility standards.
• Education pay up to $1,200/year
• Specialized position pay up to $2,400/year
• Certificate Pay:
  • Intermediate - $600/year
  • Advanced – $900/year
  • Master - $1,200/year
• Relocation Assistance – Up to $1,500 for certified officers

• Comprehensive HSA or EPO Benefit package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability
• 12 holidays per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• 12 days of vacation leave 1st year, 15 days till 10-year anniversary, 20 days thereafter
• Paid Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Credit Union
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• All Uniforms/ Duty Weapon/ Leather Gear provided

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Employees contribute 7%
• City matches contribution 2 to 1
• Employees vested in only five (5) years, and have the option of a 20-year retirement, any age
• Social Security
• 457 Deferred Compensation
  - Mission Square and Nationwide

• Must be 21 years of age at the time of taking the state licensing exam
• Requires high school/GED required. Candidates with prior military or law enforcement experience must have been honorably discharged, as reflected on discharge forms (DD214 for military service, F5 for law enforcement service, or equivalent). College credit is not required to apply, however, candidates with less than 30 college credit hours will attend the Law Enforcement Academy for college credit, meeting all necessary college…