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HPD CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
HPD NOW HIRING EXCELLENT BENEFITS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Applicants interested in career opportunities as Police Officer Trainees should contact HPD Recruiting at (713) 308-1300 or 1-800-252-0473. A review of its competitive salary, benefits and requirements can be reviewed on this page. Apply here and you will take the first step in a career with the Houston Police Department. Visit our HPD Career Blog! HPD OFFICER MENTOR PROGRAM (Registration Form & Guidelines)

HPD RECRUITING EVENTS

HPD Recruiting Web Site

*** JULY 2009 ***

JULY 4, 2009 - (SATURDAY - 4:00 - 10:00 PM)
FREEDOM OVER TEXAS FEST - Eleanor Tinsely Park Eleanor, Liberty Park West, Area 2, Houston, TX
(HPD RECRUITING CAR WILL BE ON DISPLAY)

JULY 16, 2009 (THURSDAY - 11:30 - 1:30 PM)
MARINE FOR LIFE LUNCHEON, Masraff’s Restaurant, 1025 South Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX 77056
(EVENT RESTRICTED TO AUTHORIZED MILITARY PERSONNEL, TRANSITIONING VETERANS IN THE M4L PROGRAM & PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS ONLY)

JULY 18, 2009 - (SATURDAY, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
ASIAN JOB FAIR, Universal Center, 11360 Bellaire Blvd., #900, Houston, TX 77072 (Across from the Hong Kong Mall).

JULY 24, 2009 - (THURSDAY - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
EPIPHANY JOB FAIR, Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk, Drive, Katy, TX 77450.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Process for Police Trainees

Meet ALL HPD Requirements for the Police Trainee position listed on this career web site. Contact the HPD Human Resources Division at (713) 308-1300 or 800-252-0473 if you have any questions.

HPD Requirements

Has either (1) completed sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university with a “2.0” average or (2) military service with an honorable discharge.
Applicants with five (5) full years of active law enforcement experience are exempt from education and military service requirements.
Age: 21 - 44 years of age, but must not have reached their 45th birthday prior to oath of office or certification.
Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the contiguous United States for a period of time sufficient to conduct a comprehensive background investigation. Consideration given for military, overseas assignments.
Weight in proportion to height.
Pass all phases of the Work Sample Test (physical agility).
Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
No more than (2) moving traffic violations within an eighteen (18) month period preceding the date of application. Driving record should reflect prudence and maturity.
No felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions. No class B misdemeanor convictions within the past ten years preceding the date of application.
Previous military personnel must not have been convicted of any court-martial higher than a summary.
Have a stable credit history, family background, and employment background.

The Badge Means You Care

If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career, if you want to be a positive role model for your community, and if you want to make a real difference in people's lives ... then the Houston Police Department is the place for you. HPD has an on-going need for police officers who are committed to public service, professionalism, and peaceful neighborhoods. Show that you care ... wear the badge of the Houston Police Officer.

Shield of Dreams

Houston Police Officers enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including educational incentive pay, bilingual pay, special duty pay, paid vacations, and paid sick leave. In addition, medical, dental, and retirement plans are available. HPD offers excellent advancement potential and many challenging career opportunities!

The Selection Process

The selection process may take several weeks. All applicants must successfully pass each of the following phases in order to qualify for the academy:

Applicants meet all HPD Requirements
Registration is held
Applicants are interviewed
A Physical Agility Testis passed
A Polygraph Examination is administered
A Final Interview is held
Fingerprints & Photos are taken
Background Investigation is conducted
A Medical Examination & Drug Testing is done
A Psychological Testing & Evaluation is performed

$ 31,965
Minimum Yearly Compensation

Positions	Base Salary
Police Cadet / Probationary Police Officer *	$ 29,164
Police Officer	$ 38,602 - 53,622
Sr. Police Officer *	$ 54,774 - 59,191
Police Sergeant **	$ 66,208 - 72,186
Police Lieutenant **	$ 74,321 - 81,021
Police Captain **	$ 85,109 - 92,815
Assistant Police Chief	$119,431 - 125,434
Executive Assistant Police Chief	$137,977 - 144,963
NOTE:
* Minimum salary including guaranteed base/longevity/training and equipment pay.
*Average yearly compensation includes all pay and allowances except overtime.
* Minimum salary does not include educational pay listed below.

OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY
Bachelor Degree	$3,640
Master Degree	$6,240
Doctorate Degree	$8,840
Department also reimburses police officers for cost of additional eligible college hours.

OVERTIME
Additionally, an average officer is paid between $9,315 - $12,936 per year in overtime.

GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE
During first year of employment officers will accrue 35 paid days off and increase to 60 paid days off per year plus 11 paid holidays. Excellent, affordable health insurance subsidized by City of Houston. Also includes vision screening and optional dental insurance. Defined Benefit Pension Plan with early retirement options Multiple Supplemental Retirement Plans *Various Deferred Compensation plans available

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Promotional opportunities abound for all ranks. The Houston Police Department also offers numerous and varied job assignments, such as SWAT, Helicopters, K-9, CSU, Narcotics and many others.

Contact the HPD Human Resources Division:
Houston Police Human Resources Division
1200 Travis Street, 13th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
1-800-252-0473 or 713-308-1300