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Salary and Benefits

Effective Oct. 1, 2008

Job Classification
2008-2009

MONTHLY

ANNUAL

BI-WEEKLY

HOURLY

Police Recruit

$3,260.25

$39,123.00

$1,504.73

$18.8091

Police Officer (Grade I)

Year 0

$3,562.85
$42,754.20
$1,644.39
$20.5549

Year 1

$3,756.49
$45,077.88
$1,733.76
$21.6721

Year 2

$3,948.87
$47,386.44
$1,822.56
$22.7819

Year 3

$4,141.24
$49,694.88
$1,911.34
$23.8918

Year 4

$4,334.89
$52,018.68
$2,000.72
$25.0090

Year 5

$4,523.46
$54,281.52
$2,087.75
$26.0969

Year 6

$4,718.38
$56,620.56
$2,177.71
$27.2214

Police Sergeant (Grade II)

Year 0

$5,113.27
$61,359.24
$2,359.97
$29.4996

Year 2

$5,299.32
$63,591.84
$2,445.84
$30.5730

Year 3

$5,494.30
$65,931.60
$2,535.83
$31.6979

Police Commander ( Grade III)

Year 0

$5,944.81
$71,337.72
$2,743.76
$34.2970

Year 2

$6,166.29
$73,995.48
$2,845.98
$35.5748

Police Assistant Chief (Grade IV)

Year 0

$6,775.62
$81,307.44
$3,127.21
$39.0901

Year 2

$7,024.42
$84,293.04
$3,242.04
$40.5255

Applicants who have a permanent and current TCLEOSE peace officer’s license may qualify for a modified Academy or Fast Track Program.

Additional Pay

  • Intermediate Certification or Associate Degree - $50 monthly
  • Advance Certification or Bachelors Degree - $100 monthly (College degree must be in a job-related field)
  • Master Peace Officer Certification - $150 monthly
  • Shift Differential Pay: Officer who work a shift in which more than 50% of their assigned shift is worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. are eligible for differential pay.
  • Longevity Pay: Each full-time employee receives four (4) dollars per month for each year of service not to exceed 25 years.
  • Bilingual Pay: Based on departmental needs and the City Manager's approval, officers who demonstrate the required level of proficiency in translating Spanish to English a nd English into Spanish through Department approved testing will be eligible to receive additional pay in the amount of $75.00 per month.

BENEFITS

The following are some of the benefits provided to Police Officers by the City.

Vacation:
Eighteen (18) paid vacation days per year.
Holidays:
Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
Patrol Work Shift:
Four 10-hour work days. (off Friday thru Sunday six months out of the year).
Military Leave:
Officers are allowed 15 working days annually to fulfill reservist obligations.
Sick Leave:
Sick time is accrued at a rate of 15 working days annually. (Unlimited accrual)
Insurance:
The City of Waco may pay a portion of the employee's cost of health care. The amount paid could vary from year to year. Dependent family members can be added for an additional cost. Insurance benefits available include life and health.
Physical Wellness Program:
If approved, officers may be allowed to exercise on duty in the department's fully equipped gym. Gym is open 24 hours a day.
20 Year Retirement:
Officers are eligible to retire after 20 years of service. The City matches the employee's contribution 2 to 1 in the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation Plan:

Participation in Deferred Compensation is available for employees who want to save additional money for retirement and not pay taxes on the money until it is withdrawn at retirement. The City offers three deferred compensation plans: Metlife, ICMA, and Nationwide

Uniforms and Equipment provided

Contact Us

For information about the career opportunities in law enforcement, contact us at

Waco Police Department
Personnel / Recruiting Unit
721 N. 4th Street
Waco, Texas 76701
or call
(254) 750-7510 OR 1-800-299-JOBS(5627)

 

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