CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Nrhtx; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

TMRS retirement

Job summary

The City of North Richland Hills is seeking a Police Officer to protect property, serve citizens, deter crime, and support daily police operations. You will enforce traffic laws, report accidents, investigate crimes, and maintain positive community relations within the city.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, at least 21 years old, a valid Texas driver’s license, and passing a criminal background check. No prior experience is required beyond completing the Texas Basic Police Officer Academy.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check with no Class B Misdemeanors or above in the last 10 years.
• No experience is required but must have passed the Texas Basic Police Officer Academy.

Responsibilities

• Protect property, serve citizens and deter crime within the City through daily Police operations.
• Enforce traffic laws, report on motor vehicle accidents, investigate crimes and maintain positive community relations.

Skills

US Citizenship

Age 21+

Texas Driver’s License

Education

Texas Basic Police Officer Academy

Tools

Police Academy Certification

Job description

The purpose of this position is to protect property, serve the citizens and deter crime within the City. This is accomplished by promoting a secure environment through daily Police operations. Other duties include enforcing traffic laws, reporting on motor vehicle accidents, investigating crimes, maintaining positive community relations, maintaining job proficiency and knowledge, interacting with other City employees and citizens and may include providing specialized services. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Why Work for the City of North Richland Hills?

As an employee of the City of North Richland Hills you will experience more than just a job, more than a paycheck. Working for the City of North Richland Hills means becoming a member of our family and reaping the benefits that go along with it.

Insurance

• Full time employees are offered a complete line of benefits, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance equal to three times your salary, and optional supplemental life insurance and long-term disability programs.

Retirement

• As a full time, employee, you will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with the City of North Richland Hills making contributions towards your account. You can also put savings toward retirement in the voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.

Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave

• The city offers vacation and sick leave, as well as ten paid holidays. Full time employees earn three weeks of vacation during their first year of employment and 10 hours of sick leave a month.

What We're Looking For

• Must be a Texas Licensed Police Officer (TCOLE Texas Commission on Law Enforcement).
• Must be a US Citizen and at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check with no Class B Misdemeanors or above in the last 10 years.
• No experience is required but must have passed the Texas Basic Police Officer Academy.
• No entry level written test will be given.

Additional Information

Police Pay Scale - Effective 10/01/2025

• Cadet $72,743
• Recruit $78,678
• Step 1 $85,099
• Step 2 $88,503
• Step 3 $92,043
• Step 4 $95,724
• Step 5 $99,553
• Step 6 $103,536

Lateral officers receive service credit and will start off on a step recognizing their prior experience up to step four.