Police Officer - Certified Lateral Officers

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

Join One of the Fastest-Growing Cities in the Nation

It’s an exciting time to work for the City of Celina! We’re growing rapidly and looking for dedicated, collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees.

At the City of Celina, our Values of Excellence, Community, Integrity, and Service are more than just words—they guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire the work we do every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

Our employees are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our commitment to serve our growing community. We create a workplace where challenging projects, empowered decision-making, and purposeful work are celebrated.

As the Police Officer – Certified Lateral Officer, you will: enforce Federal, State, and City laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes by performing various law enforcement tasks that support law enforcement and crime prevention activities. Perform investigative work and other special assignments; perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Celina Police Department. Maintain high visibility in the community to deter and prevent criminal activity and educates the public in ways to protect themselves from criminal activity and/or prevent accidents and injuries. Actively promote the department’s community policing philosophy by involving the community as partners.

The City of Celina operates on a 4-day work week.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Balanced schedule – 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday–Thursday
• Telework option – one day per week for eligible employees, based on department needs and with Director approval
• Competitive pay with exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• Vacation and sick pay
• 12 paid holidays, PLUS your birthday and floating holidays
• City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program

What You’ll Bring

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have 30 college credit hours from an accredited university or college with a 2.0 or higher overall Grade Point Average (GPA); or
• Two (2) years of active-duty U.S. military service with and Honorable discharge; or
• Two (2) years of full-time law enforcement services in the United States; or
• Self-sponsored graduate of a TCOLE‑Certified Police Academy and you currently have a TCOLE certificate (Police) in good standing. We may waive the college credit requirement needed on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check.
• Must possess valid class C driver’s license.
• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset
• Pride in your work and your community
• Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents
• Discretion, sound judgment, and initiative