Police Officer en City of Cedar Hill, TX
City of Cedar Hill, TX · Cedar Hill, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Junior
- Oficina en Cedar Hill
About the Department
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.
Hiring Incentive
$10k for non-Certified/$20K for Certified
Lateral Officer may qualify for a modified process and starting pay at $88,409.
Load bearing Vests / Tattoos and Beards allowed
Salary Structure – effective October 1, 2025
- Academy / Non-Certified Starting Salary $72,100/year
- Certified/Experienced Salary Range:
- Year 1 - $78,550 (after graduation from the academy)
- Year 2 - $80,807
- Year 3 - $83,334
- Year 4 - $85,834
- Year 5 - $88,409
- Year 6 - $100,482
- Lateral appointments begin at up to $88,409/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.
- 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
Retirement Benefits:
- 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 - MissionSquare and Nationwide
Position Duties
Minimum Requirements:
- 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 admission requirements and requirements for continued enrollment during the academy.
- Applicants with a dishonorable discharge for a “bad conduct” discharge are not eligible for a TCOLE License
- Must not have illegally possessed or used marijuana within the last year
- Must not have illegally possessed or used any controlled substance other than marijuana in the last 5 years
- Good moral character & stable employment history
- Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record
- No conviction or placed on Community Supervision for a family violence offense
- No deferred adjudicated or probation for Driving While Intoxicated in last 5 years
- No convictions for a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years
- No convictions for a felony or Class A misdemeanor, for any reason, ever
- Must not currently be under indictment or have criminal charges pending for any offense
- Must be able to obtain U.S. Citizenship by the time of conditional job offer
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug screen administered by the City’s designated physician
Upon submission of a completed application, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be scheduled for a one-day testing process which includes:
- Written Test - Standardized Test
- Rowing Test - 2000m
- Preliminary interview
- Electronic Personal History Statement set-up (10-day completion deadline)
Candidates who successfully complete the above-listed items and submit their Personal History Statement within the time frame will immediately enter the background investigation stage. The time frame for completion of the background stage varies based on a number of factors. We strive to complete the background investigation typically within 3-4 weeks.
As long as no disqualifying events are discovered during the background investigation, a candidate will be scheduled for the following steps as soon as possible.
- Oral Board
- Polygraph examination
- Psychological examination
- Fingerprint submission
- Medical Screening
- Interview with the Chief
- Final Job offer
The online application is open until a sufficient number of qualified candidates apply. This position may close at any time, without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
Other Qualifications
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext 1050.
The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.
CITY OF CEDAR HILL
285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-291-5100
