Police Officer

shape What's Next for Sugar Land!

The City of Sugar Land is inviting law enforcement professionals who are interested in a full-time position as a Police Officer – Recruit to apply to join our amazing City!

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land serves over 110,000 residents and is known for its high quality of life and commitment to innovation. Our team is driven by service, collaboration, and a shared goal of making our community even better.

At the City of Sugar Land, we’re building a high-performing, innovative community where employees are empowered to make an impact. You’ll join a collaborative team, enjoy strong benefits from day one, and have real opportunities to grow your career.

We follow our BLAZE
values by encouraging bold ideas, fostering a supportive and collaborative team, adapting to change, holding ourselves to high standards, and empowering employees to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact..

• A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package with coverage starting Day 1
• Uniforms, weapons and equipment provided.
• TMRS pension with 2:1 city match; 457(b) options
• 13 Paid holidays and 80 hours paid vacation (up to 160 hours at 11 years with the City)
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Fitness Incentive Program (up to 80 hours Paid Leave Annually)
• Other specialty and assignment pays are available
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an EAP
• Grow your career with professional development programs, training opportunities, and career advancement through our Gold Standard People Development Division.

Starting Pay
: $64,314 annually ($30.92 per hour)

• Recruit pay is increased to Certified Officer Pay ($78,250) upon successful completion of the academy. Recruits will continue to progress through the Police Officer pay scale once certified. Officers earn up to $105,685 in Step 10.
• Pay for Performance Awards up to $4,000 per Year.

• Associate’s Degree - $600 annually
• Bachelor’s Degree - $1200 annually
• Master’s Degree - $1800 annually

• TCOLE Intermediate Certificate - $600 annually
• TCOLE Advanced Certificate - $1,200 annually
• TCOLE Master Certificate - $1,800 annually

• Field Training Officer ($1,500 annually) or Field Training Coordinator ($3,000 annually)
• SWAT or Crisis Negotiator Assignment ($1,500 annually)
• Longevity Pay - $4/month up to $1,200 annually after 13 months of employment
• Member – Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) – 7% contribution with 2:1 matching funds
• Excellent health benefits
• Uniforms, weapons and equipment provided
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 80 hours paid vacation annually (up to 160 hours at 11 years with City
• Paid sick leave accrual of 3.69 hours per pay period;
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Fitness Incentive Program (up to 80 hours Paid Leave Annually)
• Other specialty and assignment pays are available

A Police Officer – Non-Certified (Recruit) is an individual who will attend and successfully complete a Basic Peace Officer Certification Course at an approved TCOLE Academy in adherence to the Academy guidelines. This individual must successfully pass the TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification Examination.

Qualified candidates must have:

• A Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree, or an expected graduation within 180 days of the submission of their application, from an accredited school or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. (The institution/program must be recognized as accredited through the U.S. Department of Education – Office of Postsecondary Education.)

OR

• Two years active United States Armed Forces Military Experience with an Honorable Discharge or an expected…