The Dalhart Police Department maintains an open application acceptance policy so a pool of qualified applicants can be drawn upon should a vacancy within our ranks arise.
The Dalhart Police Department does not require experience as a basis of employment and readily accepts applications from applicants currently enrolled in a TCLEOSE approved Law Enforcement Academy.
Please call (806) 244-5546 if you are interested in a career with the
Dalhart Police Department or if you have general questions regarding any
incentives or benefits we offer.
The Dalhart Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hiring
Process:
- Submission of application
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph Examination
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Physical/Medical Screening
- Drug Screening
- Psychological Examination (if a new hire out of
academy or an officer with more than 180 days break in service
- Formal Employment offer and signing of paperwork
- 12 week FTO Program and upon completion a 6 month
probationary period.
Benefits
- $30,000 a year starting salary for officers hired
out of the academy. Pay increases to $31,000 upon successful
completion of FTO. Officers hired with experience may obtain
an increased salary up to $34,000 DOQ.
- Uniforms, duty weapon (Glock Mdl. 22), bullet
proof vest, holster and magazine pouch provided
- Medical through TML provided free to employee
- Optional dental, vision, life and family medical
available if elected
- Retirement through TMRS. A 2 to 1 payout
upon retirement from City.
- Optional retirement plans available through
Nationwide Retirement Systems
- 2 weeks vacation
- 5 days holiday that can be taken as additional
"vacation" days
- 8 hours a month sick time
Applications can be downloaded from the following
link. A completed application along with a signed and notarized
Waiver of Liability must be submitted before
any formal hiring process can begin.
