Effective for FY 2025–2026 (unless noted). We’re committed to taking care of our team—on duty and off.
Medical, Dental & Vision
- City‑paid (Employees): For FY 2025–2026, the City pays 100% of all employee medical, dental, and vision premiums.
- City‑paid (Dependents): For FY 2025–2026, the City pays 50% of dependent medical and 100% of dependent dental/vision premiums.
Retirement
- Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
- Employee contribution: 7% of pay
- City match: 12.76%
- 5‑year vesting
Longevity Pay
- After completing one (1) full fiscal year of service: $10 per month of service (paid each December).
Paid Holidays
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth (Observed), Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, ½‑day New Year’s Eve, and a Floating Holiday for your birthday (after completing 1 full year of employment).
Vacation
- First year: Accrue leave; 80 hours granted on anniversary date
(Ineligible to use until after completing one full year of employment) - 2–4 years: 3.08 hours per pay period
- 5–9 years: 4.62 hours per pay period
- 10+ years: 6.15 hours per pay period
- Maximum accrual: 30 days
Sick Leave
- Full‑time: 8 hours per month of continuous service
- Maximum accrual: 30 days
Additional Benefits (Employee‑Paid)
- LegalShield
- American Fidelity (Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability, Cancer policies, etc.)
- Texas Life Insurance
Pay & Incentives (Effective October 1, 2025)
Police Cadet (New Hire)
- $15.76/hour (during academy)
Police Officer (Base Hourly / 1+ Years Job‑Related Experience)
- Entry‑Level New Hire: $21.08 / $22.06
- Successful Completion of 6‑Month Evaluation: $21.58 / $22.56
- Year 1–4: $22.58 / $23.68
- Year 5–8: $23.63 / $24.68
- Year 9–12: $25.75 / $26.79
- Year 13+: $27.84 / $28.89
Police Sergeant (Base Hourly / 1+ Years Job‑Related Experience)
- Promotion/New Hire: $22.50 / $23.50
- Year 1–4: $23.50 / $24.50
- Year 5–8: $24.50 / $25.50
- Year 9–12: $26.00 / $27.50
- Year 13+: $28.50 / $29.50
Police Lieutenant (Base Hourly / 1+ Years Job‑Related Experience)
- Promotion/New Hire: $23.00 / $24.00
- Year 1–4: $24.50 / $25.50
- Year 5–8: $26.50 / $27.50
- Year 9–12: $27.50 / $28.50
- Year 13+: $28.50 / $29.50
Administrative Assistant / Court Clerk (Base Hourly / 1+ Years Job‑Related Experience)
- New Hire: $14.70 / $15.75
- Year 1–4: $15.75 / $16.80
- Year 5–8: $16.80 / $17.85
- Year 9–12: $18.90 / $19.95
- Year 13+: $21.00 / $22.05
Job‑Related Certification Pay (per pay period unless noted)
- Intermediate Peace Officer: $40.00
- Advanced Peace Officer: $50.00
- Master Peace Officer: $60.00
- TCOLE Instructor Certification: $40.00
- Mental Health Peace Officer Certification: $40.00
- Associate Degree: $40.00
- Bachelor’s or Higher: $50.00
- Bilingual: $0.50/hour
- FTO (when trainee assigned): $1.00/hour
Questions about benefits or pay?
Call (254) 739‑2553 | M–F: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (Central), excluding holidays.
