FullTime Police Officers

Ready to serve? Nestled 20 minutes southwest of downtown Dallas and 30 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, Cedar Hill is centrally located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Located in the beautiful hill country environment of Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, Texas is the natural choice for those who want big city amenities with small town charm.
Cedar Hill offers exceptional services and quality of life from all spectrums, including award-winning parks and recreation facilities, and a regional shopping destination. Ease of connectivity to the region, availability of abundant well-educated human capital promotes growth and profitability in a wide range of business sectors, including retail, business services, and manufacturing.
Cedar Hill's natural beauty, prime location, and excellent city services offer the perfect place to live, work, and play. Join one of the fastest growing regions in the nation and the safest community in the Best Southwest Region! The City of Cedar Hill is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer! Load bearing Vests / Tattoos and Beards allowed
Salary Structure - effective October 1, 2026 Academy / Non-Certified Starting Salary $73,014/year
Certified/Experienced Salary Range: Year 1 - $80,269 (after graduation from the academy)
At least one year of full-time, paid peace officer experience beyond that agency's field training program - within the past 24 months of being hired by this department for a Police Officer position. (includes hospital, college/university, and ISD police)
The Chief of Police or designee will make the final determination about whether an applicant meets eligibility standards.

Relocation Assistance - Up to $1,500 for certified officers
Comprehensive HSA or EPO Benefit package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability
12 holidays per year
Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Direct Deposit
Retirement Benefits: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
Employees vested in only five (5) years, and have the option of a 20-year retirement, any age
Candidates with prior military or law enforcement experience must have been honorably discharged, as reflected on discharge forms (DD214 for military service, F5 for law enforcement service, or equivalent). College credit is not required to apply, however, candidates with less than 30 college credit hours will attend the Law Enforcement Academy for college credit, meeting all necessary college admission requirements and requirements for continued enrollment during the academy.
Must not have illegally possessed or used marijuana within the last year
Must not have illegally possessed or used any controlled substance other than marijuana in the last 5 years
No conviction or placed on Community Supervision for a family violence offense
No deferred adjudicated or probation for Driving While Intoxicated in last 5 years
No convictions for a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years
No convictions for a felony or Class A misdemeanor, for any reason, ever
Upon submission of a completed application, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be scheduled for a one-day testing process which includes:
Electronic Personal History Statement set-up (10-day completion deadline)
Candidates who successfully complete the above-listed items and submit their Personal History Statement within the time frame will immediately enter the background investigation stage. As long as no disqualifying events are discovered during the background investigation, a candidate will be scheduled for the following steps as soon as possible.
Fingerprint submission
Medical Screening
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment.