Salary & Benefits

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

Civil Service Police Salary Schedule City of Waco, Texas / FY 2022-2023 Effective 09/25/2022
Job Classification Pay Grade Hourly
Base 
Police Officer (Grade I) 901  
Recruit   $28.8462
 Commissioned   $30.9451
Year 1   $31.8734
Year 2   $32.8926
Year 3   $33.8155
Year 4   $34.8290
Year 5   $35.8738
Year 6   $36.9500
Year 8   $38.0585
Year 10   $39.2003
Year 12   $40.3763
Year 14    $41.5876 
Police Sergeant (Grade II) 902
Promotion   $44.9146
Year 1   $46.2620
Year 3   $47.6499
Year 5   $49.0794
Police Commander (Grade III) 903
Promotion   $53.9874
Year 2   $55.3370
Year 4   $56.7204
Year 6   $58.1384
Police Assistant Chief (Grade IV) 904
Promotion   $63.9523
Year 2   $65.5511
Year 4   $67.1898
Year 6   $68.8696

Additional Pay

(Degree/Certification Pay must be requested after probation period ends)

  • Intermediate Certification or Associate Degree - $100 monthly
  • Advance Certification or Bachelors Degree - $150 monthly (College degree must be in a job-related field)
  • Master Peace Officer Certification - $200 monthly
  • Shift Differential Pay: Officer who work a shift in which more than 50% of their assigned shift is worked after 6 p.m. and before 6 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 and English into Spanish through Department approved testing will be eligible to receive additional pay in the amount of $75 per month.

Benefits

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

  • Vacation: Eighteen (18) paid vacation days per year (based on 8-hour days).
  • Holidays: Twelve (12) paid holidays per year (based on 8-hour days).
  • 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, dental, vision, disability, 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