Certified Police Officer - 4-Day Week, Growth & Community

Celina Police Department; Celina (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

Telework option

Competitive benefits package

TMRS retirement with 2:1 City match

Vacation and sick pay

12 paid holidays plus birthday & float

City‑paid LTD, AD&D, Life Insurance

Longevity pay

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing training and professional grow

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Celina Police Department is seeking a dedicated Police Officer – Certified Lateral Officer to enforce laws, conduct investigations, and serve the community of Celina, TX. You will work to deter crime, educate residents, and promote community policing.

A four‑day work week is offered with opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy competitive pay and robust benefits, including TMRS retirement with a 2:1 City match, paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, life insurance, and tuition

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have 30 college credit hours from an accredited university or college with a 2.0+ GPA.
• Two years of active-duty U.S. military service with Honorable discharge.
• Two years of full-time law enforcement services in the United States.
• Self-sponsored graduate of a TCOLE‑Certified Police Academy with a current TCOLE certificate.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Federal, State, and City laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes.
• Perform investigative work and other special assignments.
• Perform technical and administrative tasks in support of the Celina Police Department.

Skills

Proactive, solution‑focused mindset

Pride in work and community

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credit hours (GPA 2.0+)

Two years active‑duty U.S. military

Two years of full‑time law enforcement service in the U.S.

TCOLE-certified police academy graduate with current TCOLE certificate

Job description

The Celina Police Department is seeking a dedicated Police Officer – Certified Lateral Officer to enforce laws, conduct investigations, and serve the community of Celina, TX. You will work to deter crime, educate residents, and promote community policing.

A four‑day work week is offered with opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy competitive pay and robust benefits, including TMRS retirement with a 2:1 City match, paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, life insurance, and tuition