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Are you ready to begin your career in the law enforcement profession? Already in the profession and looking for a change of scenery? Are you looking for a community that appreciates and supports its law enforcement personnel? Then you've come to the right place.

Police Officer

The Pampa Police Department currently has openings for the position of Police Officer. To be considered, an applicant must be a TCOLE-certified Peace Officer, or currently enrolled in a Basic Peace Officer Academy. The salary range for this entry-level position is $50,510 - $56,002, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional step-based salary increases exist with non-supervisory Peace Officer pay topping out at $57,962 a year.

Additional Monthly Incentive pay is as follows:

Education-based - Associate Degree: $75 Bachelor Degree: $100

Certificate-based - Intermediate Peace Officer: $75 Advanced Peace Officer: $150 Master Peace Officer: $200

Assignment-based pay incentives up to $500

The City of Pampa offers a competitive benefits plan including:

13 Paid Holidays

TMRS retirement system- 7%, matched 2:1 at retirement

Paid vacation and sick leave

BCBS Medical Insurance- Base plan paid 100% by the City for the employee, Additional dependent coverage available for purchase

Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, Long and Short term Disability insurance plans available at competitive rates

Other incentives/benefits

Take-home vehicle program

Department-furnished uniforms and equipment (body armor, handgun, rifle, shotgun, duty gear, holsters, ballistic shields, Axon cameras, Taser 7's, etc.)

12-hour patrol shifts (every other weekend, 3-day weekend off)

Multiple Divisions/Assignments

Additional off-duty/ OT assignments are available

Outstanding In-Service Training program - TCOLE Contract Training Provider

Accredited Law Enforcement Agency

For a complete job description or to apply, click here! For additional information, please contact mycareer@pampapd.com or call 806-669-5700.

Telecommunicator

The Pampa Police Department also has openings for the position of 9-1-1 Telecommunicator. This entry-level position requires no prior experience. Applicant must meet the minimum standards for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The starting annual salary range for this position is $38,341 ($18.43 hr) to $46,603 ($22.41 hr). Additional step-based salary increases exist with pay up to $51,380 (24.70 hr). This position does require shift work, subject to working nights, weekends, and holidays.

10-hour shifts, 4 day work week

Opportunities for Overtime

Certificate and Longevity pay