Texas Certified Police Officer​/Lateral

Hiring Incentive

Up to $2,500.00

The selection process for Certified Police Officer consists of several steps and is intended to produce the most current list of candidates who are qualified to become Lewisville Police Officers.

The City of Lewisville does not fall under State Civil Service Law.

The starting annual salary for Police Officer is $86,268.00 increasing to $89,688.00 after completion of the Field Training Program; the top of range salary for Police Officer is $. For lateral entry program and salary, please see below.

You will find detailed information on the hiring process for Certified Police Officer by following this link:

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We highly encourage applicants to read this document to know what to expect when applying.

A lateral Police Officer from Texas is eligible for a starting salary based on their whole years of police experience. Service time, for determining the starting salary, can include multiple agencies if breaks in service are less than thirty days and all agencies meet the required criteria.

A lateral Police Officer from another state must come from an agency of 50 or more officers or have policed a population of 25,000 or more people to be eligible for the lateral program. Service time, for determining the starting salary, can include multiple agencies if breaks in service are less than thirty days and all agencies meet the required criteria.

The following requirements must be met to be considered for the lateral hire program for Certified Police Officer:

• All Texas Certified Peace Officers are eligible for lateral entry.
• Officers certified in other states must be eligible to obtain Texas Peace Officer certification through TCOLE. Here is a link to the pathway for out of state officers seeking licensure through TCOLE: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-officers
• Lateral applicants must have been in a position where they had the authority to enforce laws, investigate crimes, make arrests, respond to calls for service, carry a firearm and use discretion as part of their assigned duties.
• Experienced officers must successfully complete each step in the hiring process in the same manner as any other applicant.
• Applicants with a law enforcement background must have received, or will receive, an honorable discharge through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (for other states, TCOLE equivalent) to be employed by the Lewisville Police Department.
• Applicants must meet the requirements for sponsorship as a States Witness for Denton County or any other County. Any questions regarding the lateral hire call Inv. Maly at

The starting annual salary for Certified Police Officer lateral entry is:

• 1 year of experience: $93,244
• 2 years of experience: $96,938
• 3 years of experience: $100,838
• 4 years of experience: $104,514
• 5 years of experience: $108,991

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The Police Officer is the foundation of the department’s geographic accountability model and is directly responsible for the delivery of police services within an assigned beat or district. Officers respond to and self-initiate calls for service, enforce laws, conduct investigations, prepare accurate reports, and uphold departmental policies and values while serving as the most visible representatives of the department in the community.

Officers are empowered to identify and address crime, traffic safety, and neighborhood concerns by working directly with residents, businesses, and community stakeholders. They are expected to form strong community relationships, monitor conditions within their assigned areas, and implement solutions to problems without requiring prior approval when appropriate. Officers analyze available data and collaborate with their Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain to make informed decisions that improve safety and quality of life.

• Respond to calls for service and proactively perform assigned duties, whether patrol response, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, or specialized assignment, to deter crime, enforce laws, and improve safety.
• Remain engaged in their assignments and actively contribute to enforcement, investigation, and problem-solving efforts.
• Identify and arrest offenders, investigate criminal incidents, conduct surveillance, investigate crashes, or prepare case documentation, depending on assignment.
• Enforce state laws, city ordinances, and traffic regulations fairly and consistently; proactively identify and take enforcement action against criminal activity, traffic…