Non-Sworn - Police Officer (Recruit)

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Town of Prosper is currently accepting applications for:

NON-SWORN - POLICE OFFICER

Recruit Salary: $75,000

Officer Salary Range: $80,000 - $87,872.00

Lateral Entry available depending on qualifications up to step 4.

Step 1: $80,000.00

Step 2: $82,400.00

Step 3: $84,872.00

Step 4: $87,418.16

Step 5: $90,040.70

Step 6: $92,741.93

Step 7: $95,524.18

Annual Step Increases

Night Shift Differential Pay


Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Effective Within the First 35 days of Employment

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Benefits

Training & Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with 12 college credit hours for the GED.
• Must be a Unites States citizen.
• Applicants must be a minimum of 20 years of age to apply and must be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Police Academy.
• Applicants with military experience require discharge be under honorable conditions.
• No felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions; no Class B misdemeanor convictions within the past 10 years.
• Must be able to pass the police academy and state licensing test(s).
• Must meet and maintain all regulatory requirements for Texas Police Officer License.
• Must obtain and maintain all required departmental and TCOLE certifications.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, psychological test, physical assessment, criminal background check and post-offer physical exam.
• Must possess State of Texas Drivers License at the time of employment.

Acting under the general supervision of a police sergeant. This position performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work and other special assignments; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. This is a non-sworn position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Town Council has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

The Town of Prosper, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS

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Closing Date/Time: 8/28/2026 5:00 PM Central