Lateral Police Officer

Howe Police Department; Howe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home car

Fitness program

Advanced technology

Health coverage

Career growth

Diversity of equipment with cameras

Job summary

Howe Police Department is hiring to join a modern agency serving a growing North Texas community. The department offers a competitive starting salary of $69,888 with scheduled step increases up to $96,096 within eight years, plus a take-home car for eligible officers and comprehensive health coverage.

Additional benefits include TMRS retirement, a funded fitness program, and access to advanced technology and modern policing tools designed to support officers in a growing city.

Qualifications

• Competitive pay: recruit start at $69,888 with step increases up to $96,096 after 8 years.
• Take-home car available for eligible officers within 30 miles of Howe.
• TMRS 2:1 retirement with 20-year retirement eligibility.
• Health coverage: Four Blue Cross health plans to choose from.
• Career momentum: planned growth to hire 20 officers over 5 years.

Job description

700 W. Haning Street - PO Box 518 - Howe, Texas 75459 - 903-532-9971

Howe Police Department

HOWE PD IS HIRING

START STRONG. GROW FAST. SERVE WITH PURPOSE.

A modern agency. A growing city. A career path built for motivated officers.

• $69,888 Recruit Start
• Up to $96,096
• Take-Home Car
• Paid Fitness Program
• Advanced Technology

Recruit P.O. 1
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Year 8
$69,888 $74,256 $78,624 $82,992 $87,360 $91,728 $96,096
Competitive step pay with a clear path to $96,096 annually after 8 years.

WHY OFFICERS CHOOSE HOWE PD

• Competitive pay: $69,888 recruit start with step increases up to $96,096 after 8 years.
• Take-home car: Available for eligible officers within 30 miles of Howe.
• Strong retirement: TMRS 2:1 match with 20-year retirement.
• Health coverage: Four Blue Cross health 4 plans to choose from.
• Career momentum: Planned growth to hire 20 officers over 5 years means opportunity.
• Next-gen policing: DFR Program coming October 2026—the only agency in Grayson County with DFR.
• Modern tools: Taser 10s and body cameras with language translation capabilities.
• Gear provided: All duty equipment supplied. Firearms have cameras.
• Fitness built in: Work out on duty at a city-paid gym.
• Real impact: Serve a growing North Texas community where your work matters.

Contact Lieutenant Seth Sparks by email: [e-mail]