Careers with the Benbrook Police Department
The Benbrook Police Department accepts applications on an ongoing basis from applicants who are at least 21 years of age and be a high school graduate or equivalent. Applicants may request an application by calling 817/249-1610 or by writing the City of Benbrook Police Department, 1080 Mercedes Street, Benbrook, Texas 76126.
Application and Information
Employee Benefits (additional benefits indicated below)
Physical Agility Timesheet
State-Mandated Peace Officer Requirements (See Section 217.1 Mininum Standards for Initial Licensure)
When forwarding applications, please do not send transcripts or certificates.
(Except for military discharge certification (DD-214)
- Texas Local Government Code (Municipal Civil Service) Chapter 143 mandates a minimum of twenty-one years of age at time of appointment. A person who is 45 years of age or older may not be certified for a beginning position in a police department.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Texas Drivers License at time of appointment.
- Eyesight 20/70 corrected to 20/20 with normal color vision.
- Ability to work various shifts, weekends and holidays.
Physical ability to sit and stand for long periods of time; to crawl, walk, climb, or run, in pursuit of suspects; to drag and lift average body weight; to work outdoors in inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
Candidates will be expected to participate in and pass a qualifying physical agility and medical evaluation, including drug screening.
The City of Benbrook is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Special Accommodations are available when necessary to afford equal opportunity to participate in testing. Please make request 72 hours prior to the test date by calling (817) 249-3000.
Benefits
The Benbrook Police Department operates under Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code (Municipal Civil Service). All entry-level qualifications are established by law and by act of the Benbrook Civil Service Commission.
All civil service personnel certified prior to employment are subject to a one-year probation period. Entry level police officers must complete an 18 month probationary period before being eligible to classify as civil service employees.
After completing each full year of service, civil service employees are entitled to fifteen days paid vacation.
Employees earn fifteen days of sick leave per year. Unused sick leave accumulates without restriction for civil service personnel. Non-civil service employees may accumulate up to 480 hours of sick leave.
The City observes ten holidays, plus a floating holiday.
The City of Benbrook is a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). As a member of TMRS, a 7% contribution is withheld by the City and deposited in the employee's account. The City matches employee deposits at the rate of 2:1 upon retirement. Retirement benefits are available after 20 years of service.
The City also offers employees a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
Full-time employees receive group hospitalization, dental and life insurance coverage. Each employee may elect to insure his or her eligible dependents by paying the cost of their coverage. Additional life insurance and a disability policy are available at employee cost.
Uniforms and equipment, including body armor and weapons, are provided.
Eligible full-time police officers possessing a TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate receive an additional $75.00 per month above base pay. Officers with Advanced Certification receive an additional $150.00 per month. To be eligible for Certificate Pay, an officer must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification and a satisfactory performance rating.
| Dispatcher |
$37,172 |
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$53,894 |
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Patrol Officer
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$43,261
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$57,974
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Detective
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$49,300
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$66,133
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Sergeant
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$57,721
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$77,352
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Lieutenant
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$60,765
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$81,431
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