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City of Cedar Hill

Police Officer

Pay: $73,014–$103,496/yr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Cedar Hill, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

Job Description

Ready to serve? Nestled 20 minutes southwest of downtown Dallas and 30 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, Cedar Hill is centrally located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Located in the beautiful hill country environment of Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, Texas is the natural choice for those who want big city amenities with small town charm. Cedar Hill offers exceptional services and quality of life from all spectrums, including award-winning parks and recreation facilities, and a regional shopping destination. Ease of connectivity to the region, availability of abundant well-educated human capital promotes growth and profitability in a wide range of business sectors, including retail, business services, and manufacturing. Cedar Hill's natural beauty, prime location, and excellent city services offer the perfect place to live, work, and play. Join one of the fastest growing regions in the nation and the safest community in the Best Southwest Region! The City of Cedar Hill is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer! TCOLE certification is not required to apply though preference maybe given to candidates with a current TCOLE license. Hiring Incentive $10k for non-Certified/$20K for certified candidates with 3 or more years of experience Lateral Officer may qualify for a modified process and starting pay at $90,343. Load bearing Vests / Tattoos and Beards allowed Salary Structure

effective October 1, 2026 Academy / Non-Certified Starting Salary $73,014/year

Certified/Experienced Salary Range:

Year 1

$80,269 (after graduation from the academy) Year 2
$82,677 Year 3
$85,157 Year 4
$87,712 Year 5
$90,343 Year 6
$103,496 Lateral appointments begin at up to $90,343/year, based on experience. At least one year of full-time, paid peace officer experience beyond that agency's field training program
within the past 24 months of being hired by this department for a Police Officer position.

(includes hospital, college/university, and ISD police) No pending disciplinary actions or investigations for misconduct/criminal activity Out-of-State officers must be TCOLE certified by the time of job acceptance. The Chief of Police or designee will make the final determination about whether an applicant meets eligibility standards.

Qualifications:

Visit www.cedarhilltx.com/jobs for additional information and to apply today! The online application is open until a sufficient number of qualified candidates apply. This position may close at any time, without notice.