Salary: See Position Description
Location : 285 Uptown Blvd. Cedar Hill TX, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 310025-09-2026
Department: Police
Division: Officers
Opening Date: 09/11/2026

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.
The online application is open until a sufficient number of qualified candidates apply. This position may close at any time, without notice.

Hiring Incentive

• $10k for non-Certified/$20K for certified candidates with 3 or more years of experience
• Lateral Officer may qualify for a modified process and starting pay at $90,343.
• Load bearing Vests / Tattoos and Beards allowed

Salary Structure - effective October 1, 2026

• Academy / Non-Certified Starting Salary $73,014/year
• Certified/Experienced Salary Range:
  • Year 1 - $80,269 (after graduation from the academy)
  • Year 2 - $82,677
  • Year 3 - $85,157
  • Year 4 - $87,712
  • Year 5 - $90,343
  • Year 6 - $103,496
• Lateral appointments begin at up to $90,343/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.
  • The Chief of Police or designee will make the final determination about whether an applicant meets eligibility standards.
• 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

Additional City Benefits:

• 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

How You Add Value
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.
What You Bring to the Role
How to Join Our Family

Complete online application at Cedar Hill City Website at www.cedarhilltx.com. The City of Cedar Hill can no longer accept actual/faxed applications. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. There are computers at the Cedar Hill Library for applicants that do not have access to a computer at home. If you are having trouble with the NEOGOV Applicant tracking site, please call the NEOGOV technical support number at 1-855-524-5627.

01

Do you possess an active, valid TCOLE Peace Officer certification? If yes, please enter your PIO#. If no, please enter "N/A."
02

Do you possess an active, valid TCOLE Detention Officer or Telecommunicator certification? If yes, please enter your PIO#. If no, please enter "N/A."
03

Are you currently enrolled in a basic police academy course? If so, please list the Academy name and your estimated date of completion. If no, please enter "N/A."
04

Will you be at least 21 years or age on or before the date of the written exam?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever previously applied for any position within the Cedar Hill Police Department?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list the date(s) you applied and the position(s) in which you applied for. If you answered "no" to the above question, please enter "N/A."
07

Have you ever been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you currently under indictment or criminally charged with any of the following criminal offense for which conviction would be a bar to licensure?a. A Class B or higher offense (Other than Possession of Marijuana); b. An offense involving family violence; or c. Any Felony offense.

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever been convicted of Class B Misdemeanor or greater offense within the last ten years? (Other than Possession of Marijuana)

• Yes
• No

10

Have you ever been convicted or placed on deferred Adjudication or Court ordered Supervision for any family violence offense?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you currently prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you currently prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever have illegally possessed or used any controlled substance other than marijuana in the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you illegally grown, manufactured, or distributed, marijuana within the past 10 years?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you possessed or used marijuana within the last year?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you possessed or used synthetic marijuana within the last three years?

• Yes
• No

17

It is recommended that all applicants check their spam folders for future e-mail correspondence throughout the application process. Please enter your initials to acknowledge this information.
18

Did the hiring incentive play a role in your decision to apply for the Police Officer position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question