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Police Officer - CERTIFIED ONLY

City of Rowlett, TX
Rowlett, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026

The Rowlett Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Certified Police Officer. Must be TCOLE certified at the time of application.

Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Flexible spending account
  • 20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
  • 5-year vesting and a 2:1 City match
  • Vacation – 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year
  • Sick leave – 2 weeks per year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Longevity pay
FY2026 Step Pay Plan:
Entry: $82,950.00
Step 1: $86,135.54
Step 2: $90,413.99
Step 3: $94,655.63
Step 4: $98,897.27
Step 5: $103,138.92
Step 6: $107,380.56

Lateral pay up to step 3 ($94,655.63) will be considered for those with qualifying experience.

Position Overview: Under supervision, performs a variety of duties to an assigned area of responsibility such as identifying and apprehending criminal violators; controls and maintains public order and safety; performs related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification required at the time of application.

Must possess the following:

1. Successful completion of a TCOLE Basic Course in Applied Police Science (Police Academy) AND
2. Passing score on the TCOLE Peace Officer licensing exam AND
3. Passing score as outlined by the City of Rowlett standards on physical assessment
a. The physical assessment will consist of 18 push-ups, 25 sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run in 16 minutes or less, as well as a 300-meter run in 77 seconds or less.

Other Requirements

Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental designee within two working days of receipt.

Vision 20/20, correctable to 20/20. Must pass a background investigation, psychological exam (if required under TCOLE standards), oral interview by Interviewing Board, physical exam, and physical assessment. Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends.

To view the complete job description for this position, please click here.


The City of Rowlett is proud to support a healthy work/life balance by offering a 4-day work week, with standard business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on departmental schedules.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave, along with medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

To support our employees’ long-term financial goals, the City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), featuring a generous 2:1 match.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our Benefits Page.

Salary : $94,656 - $150,000

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