Police Officer

Join The Force And Make A Difference And Receive A $10,000 BONUS!

Take Pride . . .

A career in law enforcement is like no other job. You can see the results of your efforts. You are part of the community, solving problems, meeting people, changing the world we live in for the better.

If you possess integrity, strong communication skills, a firm reassuring manner, and sound judgment under pressure, you can make a difference as a Police Officer. Most of all, you must be committed to public service, professionalism, and a peaceful community. By helping to make Dallas a better place to live, you'll earn the respect of the citizens you serve.

Dallas! Second to None. . .

The City of Dallas reflects character and offers a high quality of life as expected from one of Texas' largest cities. Our cultural diversity ensures an abundance of leisure options including professional and recreational sports, and many performing visual arts. Home of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars; site of the nations largest state fair; host of many other festivals and special events, Dallas has something for everyone.

 

Salary

Starting at $41,690 base for non degree candidates

Starting at $42,890 base for candidates with a degree

 

Minimum Qualifications
United States Citizen
21 years of age (45 hours from an accredited college - minimum 2.0 GPA)
19 ½ years of age (60 hours from an accredited college - minimum 2.0 GPA)
Valid Driver’s License
Must not have committed a "Class A" misdemeanor or "Felony"
No “Class B” misdemeanor convictions within last 10 years
Vision: No worse than 20/100 in either eye, correctable to 20/20 in both eyes
No pending traffic citations or court cases
Must not have been convicted of three (3) or more hazardous traffic violations in the last twenty-four (24) months. (Does not include “Deferred Adjudication” or “Driver’s Safety Course”)
Military Personnel: College credit requirement waived if you have 4 years active service and an honorable discharge as stipulated on a DD214

Documents Required
Valid Driver’s License
Social Security Card
Official College Transcript, if applicable
Birth Certificate (original or certified copy)
High School Transcript (certified or official) or GED
Marriage License (copy)
Divorce Decree (copy)
DD214 - member 4 page, if applicable (copy)
City of Dallas Employment Application (Civil Service Application)
Personal History Statement