What is the monthly Salary of Police Officer in Houston Texas?

Answer 1

Houston Police Department

Job information- Police Patrol/ Police officer.

Income of Houston, Texas Police Officer, Law Enforcement is-

$31,965

Minimum Yearly Compensation

Positions-

Base Salary

Police Cadet / Probationary Police Officer*

$31,965

Police Officer

$42,126 - $66,017

Sr. Police Officer *

$66,828 - $71,957

Police Sergeant **

$68,571 - $85,212

Police Lieutenant **

$79,467 - $94,224

Police Captain **

$92,536 - $106,254

Assistant Police Chief

$130,753 - $137,016

Executive Assistant Police Chief

$152,940 - $160,185

NOTE:

* Minimum salary including guaranteed base/longevity/training and equipment pay.

* Average yearly compensation does not include overtime.

* Minimum salary does not include educational pay listed below.

OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY

Bachelor Degree *

$3,640

Master Degree *

$6,240

Doctorate Degree *

$8,840

Department also reimburses police officers for cost of additional eligible college hours.

*In order to qualify for and receive education incentive pay, your degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and /or by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located.

GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE

* After the first year of employment, officers will accrue 35 paid days off and increase up to 60 paid days off per year plus 11 paid holidays.

* Excellent, affordable health insurance subsidized by City of Houston. Also includes vision screening and optional dental insurance.

* Defined Benefit Pension Plan with early retirement options

* Multiple Supplemental Retirement Plans

* Various Deferred Compensation plans available.

NOTE: COLLEGE TUITION EXEMPTIONS FOR POLICE OFFICERS

On January 1, 2011, a new law, Section 54.208 of the Texas Education Code, went into effect that will assist Houston police officers in completing their undergraduate law enforcement or criminal justice degrees. This will now exempt Texas peace officers from tuition and lab fees for criminal justice and law enforcement courses. Per the Texas legislature, it will begin with the Fall of 2011 semester. To find out more about the Fire Science and Peace Officer Tuition exemption program visit www.thecb.state.tx.us for further information.