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City of Round Rock
Certified Police Officer (In-State Lateral)
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$64,419 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
The Round Rock Police Department is accepting applications for those who are currently certified as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). The Round Rock Police Department is offering a 1-for-1 incentive for years of service, up to 10 years of experience.
Salary Structure:
Base Pay- $40.56/hr
- $84,364.80/yr With Credited Experience
- 1 < 2 years: $41.77/hr
- $86,881.60/yr
- 2 < 3 years: $43.03/hr
- $89,502.40/yr
- 3 < 4 years: $44.32/hr
- $92,185.60/yr
- 4 < 5 years: $45.20/hr
- $94,016.00/yr
- 5 < 6 years: $45.99/hr
- $95,659.20/yr
- 6 < 7 years: $46.68/hr
- $97,094.40/yr
- 7 < 8 years: $47.38/hr
- $98,550.40/yr
- 8 < 9 years: $47.95/hr
- $99,736.00/yr
- 9 < 10 years: $48.80/hr
- $101,504.00/yr
- 10 < 11 years: $49.50/hr
- $102,960.00/yr
- 11 < 12 years: $51.00/hr
- $106,080.00/yr
- 12+ years: $54.50/hr
- $113,360.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
There are 3 forms in addition to your online application that need to be completed and submitted no later than September 30, 2026 . You may upload the 3 forms with your application; ensure they are attached prior to submitting it. Alternatively, your forms may be submitted to the Police Department Training Division at training1@roundrocktexas.gov . All of the following forms must be submitted by the deadline, or your application will be considered incomplete and you will be disqualified from this process. Authority to Release InformationAS-028-06
Officer RRPD Personal History Statement Page 39 Certification Page RRPD Personal History Statement Pages 1-38 Please review the anticipated hiring timeline for the Certified In-State Police Officer recruitment. All dates are approximate and subject to change. August 24, 2026- Applications Open September 25, 2026
- Applications Close October 5
- October 9, 2026
- Preliminary Boards & Physical Assessments October 9
- November 16, 2026
- Background Investigations November 16
- November 20, 2026
- Commander Review & Background Quality Checks November 30
- December 4, 2026
- Final Boards, Chief's Interviews and Conditional Offers December 4
- January 4, 2026
- Medical & Psychological Exams; Relocation; Two-Week Notice Period January 11, 2027
- Advanced Officer Training Academy & Transition Courses Begin TBD
- New Employee Orientation