Police Officer; or Lateral

Overview

• Base Pay $33.56 - $41.59 / Hour
• Other Compensation $69,813 - $86,499 (Recruit to Officer)
• Job Category Law Enforcement
• Employee Type Police
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Recruit: 69,813.88 + benefits (while attending Police Academy). Upon Police Academy Graduation: 86,499.40 + benefits. Recruit and Lateral Officers are eligible for a $10,000 HIRING INCENTIVE! Recruit: 69,813.88 + benefits (while attending Police Academy). Upon Police Academy Graduation: 86,499.40 + benefits. Recruit and Lateral Officers are eligible for a $10,000 HIRING INCENTIVE! Lateral hires will receive 50% of the incentive when hired and 50% upon completion of the FTO program.

New hires (Recruits) will receive 50% of the incentive when hired, 25% upon police academy graduation, and 25% upon completion of the FTO program. Employees who receive an incentive and voluntarily leave City employment prior to their third anniversary will be required to pay back the incentive.

Testing Dates & Schedule

• Written Test:
  By invitation only. Monday, August 31, 2026. (casual/workout attire)
• Physical Agility Test:
  By invitation only. Monday, August 31, 2026
• Immediately following the written exam (with a score of 70% or higher).
• Interactive Video Simulation Exercise & Panel Interview:
  Those who pass the written exam and physical agility test will be scheduled for an interactive video simulation exercise and panel interview. These will begin the afternoon of August 31st and run through the rest of the week, as needed.
• Priority will be given to those traveling from out of state.

What You Will Be Doing:

We are searching for highly motivated professionals who demonstrate integrity, innovation, teamwork, excellence, and accountability to join our team. These core values drive the work we do every day, as we focus on delivering exceptional customer service to the Southlake community.

The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Our world-class Police Officers enforce federal, state, and local laws and provide police protection to our world-class citizens. This is accomplished by responding to general and critical incidents to investigate and enforce violations; patrolling geographical limits;

responding to crime scenes; processing reports and transporting prisoners. Other duties include answering questions from the public; testifying in court; educating the public and preparing and maintaining reports and logs.

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• Competitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with City matching 2:1
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay
• City paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
• TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer - $100 per month
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing training
• City provided/paid Police Academy (recruit). You will be paid to attend school!
• Ability to remain flexible with your schedule.
• You work for the greater good of the City and live the values every day.
• You graciously serve those who live, work, and play here.
• You are a good steward of City resources and are empowered to make decisions aligned with the City's strategy.
• You anticipate customer needs and relentlessly pursue solutions.
• You take pride in your work. It s your community!
• You are warm and sincere and listen with empathy.
• You own the experience and make each moment memorable.