Police Officer (Certified ONLY)

Salary : $82,576.00 Annually
Location : Flower Mound TX 75028, TX
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-01
Department: Police Services
Opening Date: 01/05/2026

Description
Provides crime prevention and law enforcement services for the Town through proactive patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic control duties in a designated area during an assigned shift.

***This position is open to those who are currently certified as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on law Enforcement (TCOLE);
OR
Out of State Peace Officers who can meet minimum standards for Texas licensure (TCOLE RULE §217.1 at or before the conditional offer is given). ***

If you would like more information related to our new lateral transfer program and pay information, please click the link below.
Please note that the range listed reflects the hiring range and not the full range. The complete pay plan can be found by following the link below.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols a specific beat or operates in a specific unit to promote public safety and enhance the quality of life in assigned area.
• Promotes a positive image in performing community-policing duties (community meetings, social events, beat health issues, problem solving resources, etc.)
• Responds to calls for police service (disturbances, burglaries, prowlers, suspicious persons, etc.) and takes necessary action.
• Conducts thorough investigations by following up on investigative leads, suspects, conducting interviews, making arrests, writing, and executing warrants, arranging for medical exams, gathering intelligence, and performing surveillance.
• Secures crime scenes and arrests suspect(s) in misdemeanor and felony offenses.
• Directs traffic, issues citations, and investigates accidents.
• Completes offense, incident, and arrest reports.
• Guards and transports prisoners.
• Testifies as a witness in court, to include Grand Jury and civil courts as required.
• Operates and maintains vehicle and issued equipment.
• Attends training activities and receives classroom or field instruction in job related subjects.
• Stores, tags, and logs evidence and recovered property.
• Maintains a positive friendly and effective working relationship with the general public and co-workers.
• Reports any unsafe, hazardous, or perilous conditions to the proper authority.
• Adheres to the personnel, safety, and departmental policies, procedures, and administrative orders.
• Informs supervisor of all work activities.
• Performs other duties specific to division, specialized assignment, or unit as applicable.
• Should an officer be assigned to a specialized unit or transferred to another division, those specific duties will be discussed in detail by their managing supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must have a valid state issued driver's license and must obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of establishing residency if hired from out of state.
  • Must be able to pass all steps of the hiring process and meet all other Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) minimum requirements.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be currently certified as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
  • Must successfully complete the Police Training Officer (PTO) field training program.
  • No convictions involving family violence.
  • No convictions of a Class B misdemeanor or greater under the Texas Penal Code or any comparable state or federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
  • No criminal charges pending or under indictment for any criminal offense.
  • No marijuana use within the last two years and no other illegal drug use within the last five years.
  • Not on probation for any criminal offense.
  • Not have more than three chargeable accidents within the last three years, or any combination of chargeable accidents and moving violations which equal four or more in the last three years.
• EDUCATION:
  • High school graduate or GED equivalency is required.
  Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).
  MUST WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE ALL SHIFTS; NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAY AND ACCEPT ON-CALL DUTY STATUS.
• PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
  • Must have good hand-eye coordination to operate police equipment (vehicles, weapons, radios, etc.).
  • Be able to perform the essential functions of the job: must be able to see, write, hear, talk, run, climb, bend, physically restrain a person, endure extended periods of exertion, and sit for long periods of time; to observe and remember names, faces, and details of incidents; to work in adverse environmental conditions.

Desired Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
• Must have a general working knowledge of Police Officer and/or law enforcement regulations.
• Must have excellent communicative skills, both oral and written.
• Bilingual skills are preferred.
• Must be able to communicate courteously and effectively with other people and maintain a pleasant and friendly personality at all times; exercise good judgment and make competent decisions in all activities; work flexible hours and accept on-call duty status; and maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directives; to communicate courteously and effectively with other people and maintain a pleasant and friendly personality at all times; to exercise good judgment and make competent decisions in all activities; and to maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.

HIRING PROCESS:

• 2000 Meter/4-Minute Row Evaluation (Applicants must pass at the 50th percentile based on standardized age and gender norms using the Concept 2 Rower).
• Interview with Background Investigator
• Oral Board with members of the Police Department
• Background Investigation (Applicants who successfully pass this step will be given a Conditional Offer of Employment)
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Medical Examination / Drug Screen

The order of the steps may vary according to departmental needs and schedules.

If you have been disqualified or were previously disqualified from the hiring process, how long is it before you can reapply? It depends on why you were disqualified. If you fail the row evaluation or the oral board, you may reapply the next time the position is posted. Any other disqualification will result in a minimum disqualification of one (1) year or possible permanent disqualification.

SIGN-ON INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

• A Sign-On Incentive of $20,000 (in three installments) will be provided to the newly hired TCOLE Certified Peace Officer with two or more years of law enforcement experience.
• $10,000 will be paid after the employee is hired.
  • If the recipient leaves while in training, they will be required to refund half ($5,000) of the sign-on incentive.
• Another $5,000 will be paid after completion of field training.
  • If the recipient leaves within 90 days of receiving the second installment, the recipient will be required to refund half ($2,500).
• Final payment of $5,000 will be paid upon completion of one year of employment and earning a meets or exceeds on their first-year evaluation.
• Incentives are paid as a separate payment and are subject to payroll taxes and normal retirement deductions.

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Regular full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. Below is an overview of what we offer:

Health & Wellness

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage that includes doctor visits, prescriptions, specialist care, and hospital services. We offer two health plan options to suit your needs.

Dental Insurance: Coverage for routine check-ups, cleanings and other dental procedures.

Vision Insurance: Coverage for eye exams, glasses and contact lenses.

Wellness Program: Free access to the Town's Community Activity Center, participation in wellness challenges, and health resources to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Retirement & Financial Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): Upon retirement the Town matches retirement contributions 2:1 to help you save for retirement.

457- Pre and Post Tax Deferred Compensation: Voluntary contributions to help you save for retirement.

Disability Insurance: Long-term and optional short-term disability coverage in the case of illness or injury.

Paid Time Off:

Vacation: Paid vacation days each year to help you relax and recharge.

Sick: Paid sick days each year for illness or medical appointments.

Holidays: Paid time off for Town recognized holidays, such as New Year's Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and others.

Work - Life Balance:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to mental health support, financial planning resources and other services for you and your dependents.

Compressed Work Schedule: Complete your full workweek in fewer than five days.

Flex Place Work: Work up to 90 days away from the worksite.

Flex-Time Work Schedule: Flexible arrival and departure times to complete a full workweek of hours.
For details, please contact the Human Resources Department at 972.874.6011 or hr@flowermound.gov.
01

Which of the following applies to your current status?

• Certified as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Out of State Peace Officer who can meet minimum standards for licensure (TCOLE Rule §217.1) at or before the conditional offer is given.
• None of the above apply. ***If you select this option, then you do NOT pass the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting.***

02

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have more than three (3) chargeable accidents within the last three (3) years; or, any combination of chargeable accidents and moving violations which equal four (4) or more in the last three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have any pending criminal charges; or, are you under indictment for any criminal offense?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you used marijuana or any other illegal THC substance within the last two (2) years?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you used any other illegal drug, other than marijuana, within the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

07

If you entered "yes" to other illegal drug use within the last five (5) years, please list the following in the provided space: type of drug, date(s) used, and number of times used.
08

Have you ever made any false statements under oath; or, have you been placed on a Prosecutor or District Attorney Office's "Brady List," "Exclusion List," or "Do Not Call List?"

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a valid state-issued driver's license with a driving record in compliance with Town policy? OR, are you able to obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of residency? Please refer to section 6.07 (H.) of the Town of Flower Mound Personnel Administrative Regulations Manual (PARM) for details regarding driving record requirements: http://www.flower-mound.com/DocumentCenter/View/7189.

• Yes
• No

10

Did any employee of the Town of Flower Mound "actively" recruit you? If yes, list the referring employee's information and if not, enter N/A.
Required Question