Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Now Hiring: Dallas Police Officers Starting Salary: $75,397 annually + incentives

Are you ready to protect, serve, and make a lasting difference in your community? The Dallas Police Department is looking for committed individuals to join our ranks. Whether you’re a college graduate, a veteran, or a currently licensed peace officer, this is your chance to answer a higher calling.

At KENTECH Consulting Inc., we’re proud to partner with the Dallas Police Department in sourcing qualified, courageous, and community-minded individuals to become sworn police officers. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, read on.

💡 Quick Eligibility Checklist

(Complete this section before applying)

✅ U.S. Citizen

✅ Between 19.5 and 44 years old

✅ High school diploma or GED

✅ Safe driving record with valid driver’s license

✅ 45+ college credit hours (60 hours if under age 21) OR military exemption OR active TCOLE license

✅ No felony, family violence, or recent Class B convictions

✅ Must pass physical, psychological, and medical screenings

Why Join the Dallas Police Department?

$75,397+ Starting Pay (with education and language incentives)

Education Pay: Up to $300/month for degrees or credit hours

Language Pay: $110–$150/month for second language proficiency

Overtime Pay + Comp Time: 1.5x regular pay for OT and court time

Defined Benefit Pension: Vesting after 5 years; retirement eligible at age 58 or 20 years of service

401(k) + 457(b) retirement savings options

Health, Life & Vision Insurance: Including $75,000 basic life insurance

Up to 23 Days Vacation Per Year + Sick Leave

Uniforms & Equipment Provided

Veteran-Friendly: Military leave + GI Bill® benefits during academy & field training

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must be 19½ to 44 years of age (cannot be 45+ on civil service exam date)

Must have a minimum of 45 college credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or meet a qualifying exemption:

Military Exemption: 3+ years active duty with honorable/uncharacterized discharge

TCOLE Exemption: Possess an active TCOLE Peace Officer License

Must have safe driving habits and no recent serious violations

Vision: Correctable to 20/20

Must have normal hearing, pass DOT color vision testing

Must be of strong moral character

Must pass written exam, physical fitness test, psychological evaluation, and medical clearance

Disqualifying Factors (Not all-inclusive)

Felony or Class A convictions (civilian or military)

Class B convictions within the last 10 years

Family violence or indecent exposure-related offenses

DWI conviction within last 10 years

Dishonorable discharge from military

Unstable job history, including resignations in lieu of termination

Offensive or visible tattoos on face, neck, hands, or fingers

Drug use disqualifications evaluated case-by-case

Ready to Apply?

This is more than a job — it's a lifelong commitment to leadership, integrity, and community. If you meet the requirements and have the heart to serve, we invite you to apply now.

We proudly support veterans, women, bilingual applicants, and individuals from all backgrounds who are ready to make a difference in Dallas.