Police Employment
Salary and Benefits
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Job Classification
2007-2008
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MONTHLY
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ANNUAL
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BI-WEEKLY
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HOURLY
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Police Recruit
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$3,105.00
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$37,260.00
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$1,433.08
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$17.9135
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Police Officer (Grade I)
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Year 0
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$3,393.19
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$40,718.28
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$1,566.09
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$19.5761
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Year 1
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$3,577.61
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$42,931.32
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$1,651.20
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$20.6401
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Year 2
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$3,760.83
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$45,129.96
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$1,735.77
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$21.6971
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Year 3
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$3,944.04
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$47,328.48
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$1,820.33
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$22.7541
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Year 4
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$4,128.47
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$49,541.64
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$1,905.45
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$23.8181
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Year 5
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$4,308.06
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$51,696.72
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$1,988.34
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$24.8542
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Year 6
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$4,493.70
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$53,924.40
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$2,074.02
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$25.9252
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Police Sergeant (Grade II)
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Year 0
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$4,869.78
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$58,437.36
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$2,247.59
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$28.0949
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Year 2
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$5,046.97
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$60,563.64
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$2,329.37
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$29.1171
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Year 3
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$5,232.60
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$62,791.20
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$2,415.05
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$30.1881
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Police Commander ( Grade III)
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Year 0
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$5,661.72
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$67,940.64
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$2,613.10
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$32.6638
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Year 2
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$5,872.66
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$70,471.92
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$2,710.46
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$33.8807
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Police Assistant Chief (Grade IV)
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Year 0
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$6,452.97
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$77,435.64
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$2,978.29
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$37.2287
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Year 2
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$6,689.92
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$80,279.04
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$3,087.66
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$38.5957
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EXPERIENCE DOES PAY
Police Officers from other law enforcement agencies may be eligible for higher starting pay based on previous experience and under certain conditions.
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Officers from another Texas Law Enforcement Agency
with two (2) or more years of experience may be qualified to start
at Waco's two (2) year pay step.
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Officers who have five (5) or more years of experience
may qualify to start at Waco's five (5) year pay rate.
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Applicants who have a permanent and current TCLEOSE
peace officer’s license may qualify for a modified Academy
or Fast Track Program.
Call a Waco Police Department Recruiter
to see if your previous law enforcement experience will qualify
you for higher starting pay.
(800) 299-JOBS(5627)
Additional Pay
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Intermediate Certification or Associate Degree - $50 monthly
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Advance Certification or Bachelors Degree - $100 monthly (College degree must be in a job-related field)
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Master Peace Officer Certification - $150 monthly
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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.
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Longevity Pay: Each full-time employee receives four (4) dollars per month for each year of service not to exceed 25 years.
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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: |
Fifteen (15) paid vacation days per year. |
Holidays: |
Nine (9) paid holidays per year. |
Personal Leave Days: |
Two (2) personal days per year. Days must be used in full day increments. |
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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