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| POLICE OFFICER SALARY BASED ON FY 2025/2026 STEP PLAN | ||
|---|---|---|
| STEP | ANNUAL SALARY | HOURLY RATE |
| Step 1 | $74,260.53 | $35.70 |
| Step 2 | $78,168.97 | $37.58 |
| Step 3 | $82,283.14 | $39.55 |
| Step 4 | $86,613.83 | $41.64 |
| Step 5 | $91,172.45 | $43.83 |
| Step 6 | $95,971.20 | $46.14 |
| Top Out with 5% Lump Sum | $100,769.76 | |
| SERGEANT SALARY BASED ON FY 2025/2026 STEP PLAN | ||
|---|---|---|
| STEP | ANNUAL SALARY | HOURLY RATE |
| Step 1 | $92,336.98 | $44.39 |
| Step 2 | $96,953.83 | $46.61 |
| Step 3 | $101,801.52 | $48.94 |
| Step 4 | $106,891.61 | $51.39 |
| Step 5 | $112,236.19 | $53.96 |
| Top Out with 5% Lump Sum | $117,848.00 | |
| CAPTAIN SALARY BASED ON FY 2025/2026 STEP PLAN | ||
|---|---|---|
| STEP | ANNUAL SALARY | HOURLY RATE |
| Step 1 | $113,300.00 | $54.47 |
| Step 2 | $118,965.00 | $57.19 |
| Step 3 | $124,913.25 | $60.05 |
| Step 4 | $131,158.91 | $63.06 |
| Step 5 | $137,716.86 | $66.21 |
| Top Out with 5% Lump Sum | $144,602.70 | |
Signing bonus is $3000.00.
| SIGNING BONUS STEPS | |
|---|---|
| Upon Hire or completion of Police Academy | $1,000.00 |
| Completion of Field Training Program | $1,000.00 |
| Release from probation period | $1,000.00 |
Lateral Program:
The Royse City Police Department honors a year for year lateral program. Officers can lateral in at the step equivalent to their years of experience. If an officer has 6 years or more of experience they will lateral in at the Top Out rate.
Benefits Information
Education Pay:
| Associate's Degree | $900 per year |
| Bachelor's Degree | $1200 per year |
| Master's Degree | $2400 per year |
Certificate Pay:
| Intermediate Certification | $600 per year |
| Advanced Certification | $1200 per year |
| Masters Certification | $1800 per year |
Vacation:
| LENGTH OF SERVICE | PER PAY PERIOD ACCRUAL | HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR |
| 0-4 Years of Service | 3.08 Hours | 80 Hours |
| 5-9 Years of Service | 4.62 Hours | 120 Hours |
| 10+ Years of Service | 6.15 Hours | 160 Hours |
Medical and Vision Insurance:
100% City Provided for employees and competitive rates for families.
Shift Differential Pay:
$1,300.00 per year for working deep nights.
Bilingual Pay:
$2,080.00 per year.
Longevity Pay:
$5.00 per month of service after completing 1 year
Tuition Reimbursement:
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500.00 per year available upon request and approval for job related programs.
Compensatory Time:
Up to 48 hours of time given in lieu of overtime at the rate of 1.5 hours per hour worked.
Retirement:
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) 14% contribution by City, 20-year retirement, 5-year vesting.
Holiday Leave:
13 paid holidays.
Sick Leave:
3.08 hours per pay period (10 days per year)
Military Leave:
Up to 15 days per fiscal year (October 1 - September 30) for members of the military, including State Military Forces and Reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Equipment:
All equipment including load bearing vests, uniforms, and dry cleaning paid for.
Work Schedule:
Officers assigned to patrol duties work 12-hour shifts.
Tattoos and Beards Allowed
Additional Information
For more information, please visit our Employment Opportunities, email joinrcpd@roysecity.com, or call 972-636-9422.