Police Officer (Certified)

Police Officer (Certified)

The Sunnyvale Police Department is growing and we want you to grow with us!

Full Pay Range: $72,450.00 - $95,402.81

Lateral entry up to $77,610.25 will be considered for those with qualifying experience.

Benefits At The Town Of Sunnyvale Include

• Health insurance, 100% paid for employee only coverage, 70% paid for dependent coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Town-Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - $1,500 annual contribution
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) - 7% employee contribution matched 2:1 by the Town
• 457 and Roth retirement options
• Participation in Social Security
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Eleven (11) paid holidays per year and one personal day
• Town-paid Basic Life Insurance of 2x annual salary, up to $100,000
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance up to 3x annual salary
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tattoo and facial hair friendly
• Uniforms and gear provided
• Angel Armor ballistic vests

Minimum Qualifications

• TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification
• Must be 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Applicants without experience must pass entry level exam and physical agility

Automatic Disqualifiers

• Class B conviction within ten (10) years of date of application.
• Family violence conviction.
• Incomplete or falsified application or personal history statement packet
• Conviction, deferred adjudication, court-ordered supervision, awaiting trial, or in the appeal process of any offense higher than a Class B misdemeanor.
• Currently on probation or under indictment for any criminal offense.
• Discharge from the military under less than honorable conditions including certain other characterization of service indicating bad character, bad conduct, dishonorable, and other than honorable condition.
• Admission of illegal use of any kind of drug within three (3) years of date of application.
• Any illegal use of PCP or LSD regardless of time.
• Any illegal use of a felony-grade substance as defined by the Texas Penal Code or Health and Safety Code within ten (1) years of date of application.
• Extensive use of any illegal drug will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Factors considered are number of times, length of usage, time elapsed, and lifestyle improvements.
• The sale/manufacturing/distribution of any substance subject to control under the Texas Controlled Substance Act regardless of time.

Job Details

Category: Public Safety

Status: Open

Posted: March 20, 2026

Closing: August 7, :59 PM

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