Description

APPLICATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED @ POLICEAPP

Starting Pay - $75,000

Lateral Pay - 3-4 years - $76,457, 5-6 years - $77,720, 7 or more years - $80,246

Employee Insurance

The City of Shenandoah offers a competitive benefits program for its eligible employees, including medical (BCBSTX), dental, life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance.

Retirement

The City of Shenandoah participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. At 20 years, the City matches 2:1, vested after 5 years.

Officer Incentives

TCOLE Certification Pay
Intermediate Peace Officer $2,000 a year
Advance Peace Officer $3,200 a year
Master Peace Officer $4,400 a year
 
Education Pay
Associate's Degree $50 a month
Bachelor’s Degree $200 a month
Master’s Degree $300 a month
 
Other Benefits

Take Home Car After Probation

The Department provides Patrol Uniforms and Duty Gear.
Patrol works the 12-hour, 2-3-2 Shifts with every other 3-day weekend off.
1.5 hours, on duty time, to work out in the employee gym.
City-issued cell phone. Take-home car after probation.
Beards and Tattoos are acceptable.
College Tuition & Book Reimbursement. Restrictions apply
Longevity Pay - $5 per month of service, paid yearly.
Officer Gun Buy Back Program – An Eligible employee is allowed to purchase a duty-approved firearm (handgun, rifle, or shotgun) once a year. Restrictions apply
Night Shift Differential - $250 a month
Field Training Officer - 1 hour OT per training shift

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age on the date of hire.
• High School Graduate or High School Equivalency Certificate.
• Licensed TEXAS Police Officer (TCOLE) or within 60 days of graduation from an approved TEXAS Police Academy.
• If an out of Texas Police Officer, see "Out of State Peace Officer" TCOLE requirements. 
• Have a valid Texas Driver License (at the date of hire).
• Citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization.
• Able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must be of a good moral character.
• Not prohibited by State or Federal law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
• Pass the required physical agility and gun range course.
• Pass a written exam (POST) with minimum a score of 70, in each section (4).
• Pass extensive background investigation.
• Pass an Oral Interview Board.
• Interview with the Chief of Police
• Successfully complete a post-job Psychological Exam, Medical Exam and Drug Screening.