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.