Police Officer

Lockhart Police Department; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Competitive salary

Civil Service benefits

TMRS Retirement

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Holidays

Beard & tattoos allowed

Job summary

Lockhart Police Department is hiring Police Officers to serve a growing, diverse community in Central Texas. The City administers a Civil Service Exam to establish an eligibility list for hiring, open to both certified and non-certified applicants.

Examination date and location are provided; deadlines and benefits include a 10,000 Hiring Incentive for TCOLE certified officers, competitive salary, and civil service and retirement benefits.

Job description

NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS!

Lockhart has always been a favorite in Central Texas. With the steady planned growth of our region, we stand ready to welcome more families looking for an escape from the hassles and fast pace of the big city. With a small‑town quality of life (population 18,591) and a charming historical downtown square, many public parks connected with walking paths, a State Park, golf course, community theatre, museums, shopping and much more, Lockhart has a community feel that can’t be beat. We have several events and festivals throughout the year – Chisholm Trail Roundup, Al Hopkins Tolbert Texas State Chili Championship, 4th of July Extravaganza, Texas Monthly BBQ Fest, Taste of Lockhart Cultures and A Dickens Christmas in Lockhart, just to name a few. Lockhart is a great community to live and work!

The Lockhart Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to meet the needs of our growing and diverse community.

The City of Lockhart administers a Civil Service Exam in order to establish an eligibility list for hiring Police Officers. This eligi bility list remains in effect for a period of one year from test date or until the list has been exhausted, whichever comes first. The Lockhart Police Officer Entrance Exam is governed by the Local Government Code, Chapter 143 (Civil Service Law).

• $10,000 Hiring Incentive for TCOLE Certified Officers*
• Competitive Salary ($32.68/hr. - $39.69/hr.)
• Lateral Transfer Pay (up to step 10-$38.54/hr.)
• TCOLE Certification Pay ($50-I, $75-A, $100-M per month)
• Cadet Pay ($24.39/hr.)
• Education Pay (Assoc.-$50, Bachelor-$75, master’s $100 per month)
• Civil Service Benefits
• Assignment Pay for Detectives ($200 per month)
• Field Training Officer (.30 cents per hr.)
• Bailiff/Warrant Officer ($200 per month)
• K9 Officer (1/2 hour per day stipend)
• Shift Differential Pay (up to $1200 per year)
• Bilingual pay (.75 cents per hr.)
• Uniforms, Equipment and Firearms Provided
• Uniform Allowance for Detectives ($300 per year)
• 3 Weeks’ Vacation Leave Annually
• 3 Weeks of Sick Leave Annually
• 13 Paid Holidays Annually
• 1 Personal Holiday Annually
• TMRS Retirement
• City Paid Life Insurance-employee only
• City Paid Health Insurance-employee only
• 12-Hour Shifts
• Beard & Tattoos Allowed
• Certain conditions apply to be eligible for the hiring incentive. Please refer to the Application Packet or the Civil Service Director for further information.

PLEASE CONTACT CAPT. WILLIAMS, [e-mail]‑tx.org OR 512-398-4401 or OFFICER HAYES, [e-mail]‑tx.org, FOR INFORMATION.

NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

Police Officer
EXAMINATION: DATE: October 30, 2026
TIME: 9 :00 a.m.
PLACE: Clark Library Annex-Council Chambers 217 South Main Street Lockhart, Texas 78644

ELIGIBILITY LIST

The Eligibility List established through this testing will be effective for twelve months from the date of the test or until exhausted, whichever comes first.

INTENT TO TEST

Application packets can be obtained from the Civil Service Director at 105 South Colorado Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644 or on-line at www.cityoflockhart.gov.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS

PHYSICAL AGILITY & FIREARM QUALIFICATION

Physical Agility & Firearm Qualification will follow the written examination for top scoring applicants who pass the written examination.

EXAM IS OPEN TO BOTH CERTIFIED AND NON-CERTIFIED APPLICANTS