Join the METRO Police Department and Make a Difference
METRO Police Officers are community-minded. They have a passion for helping others. Whether it’s through a charitable act or just a few words of encouragement, they see in themselves the power to change lives and help make our community a better and safer place to live.
Do you have a vision for helping to improve the lives of those around you? Do you interact well with a diverse population of people from many different cultures and races? If so, we’d like to hear from you.
See current opportunities or scroll down for answers to common questions.
MPD staffs positions which include:
- Patrol Officer
- Rail Officer
- Canine Officer
- Collision Reconstruction Unit Officer
- Criminal Investigator
- Field Training Officer
- Motorcycle Officer
- Transit Marshal
- Background / Recruiting Officer
- Honor Guard Officer
- Part-Time Officer
All METRO peace officers are licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
METRO offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive pay (including bilingual pay incentive)
- Flexible work schedules
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement and savings plan
- Educational assistance
- Paid vacation, employee days, well day, sick days and holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Uniforms and equipment
- Workout facilities
- Advancement opportunities
- Free transportation for employees and spouses
To become a METRO police officer, you must possess or meet the following criteria:
- Valid TCOLE license
- Valid Texas driver's license
- 21 years of age or older
- United States citizen
- High school diploma and 30 semester hours from a TCOLE-approved college / university with a minimum GPA of 2.0; or a minimum of two (2) years of active military service with a DD-214 Honorable Discharge.
- No felony or class A misdemeanor convictions. No class B misdemeanor convictions within ten (10) years of the date of application. No convictions of any family violence.
- Successfully pass the Police Officer Selection Test (POST), handgun qualification, and all elements of the medical, psychological, and other pre-employment tests
- Meet all criteria set forth in TCOLE rule 217.1, and Texas Occupational Code Section 1701.255.
The selection process takes about 60-120 days. It’s conducted in phases:
Phase 1 – Police officer selection test
Phase 2 – Handgun qualification
Phase 3 – Formal application submission
Phase 4 – Oral review board
Phase 5 – Background investigation
Phase 6 – Human Resources and other pre-employment test
If you become disqualified during any of those phases, you may be able to reapply after meeting the requirements of the selection criteria that disqualified you. These may include:
- Age
- Educational requirements
- Citizenship and residency
- Driver's license and driving history
- Physical and mental health
- Contradictory information
- Credit and financial responsibility
- Criminal behavior
- Narcotics and alcohol usage
- References
- Affiliation with, or sympathy for certain organizations
| Rank and Years of Services with METRO | Hourly | Annual Salary |
| Cadet (0-11 months) | $21.88 | $45,510.40 |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer 7 (two years or less) | $31.03 | $64,542.40 |
| Police Officer 6 (two to four years) | $31.65 | $65,832.00 |
| Police Officer 5 (four to six years) | $32.29 | $67,163.20 |
| Police Officer 4 (six to eight years) | $33.09 | $68,827.20 |
| Police Officer 3 (eight to 10 years) | $33.92 | $70,553.60 |
| Police Officer 2 (10-12 years) | $34.94 | $72,675.20 |
| Police Officer 1 (12-14 years) | $35.99 | $74,859.20 |
| Sr. Police Officer Officer 4 (14-16 years) | $37.07 | $77,105.60 |
| Senior Police Officer 3 (16-18 years) | $38.36 | $79,788.80 |
| Senior Police Officer 2 (18-20 years) | $39.90 | $82,992.00 |
| Senior Police Officer 1 (20 years or more) | $41.69 | $86,715.20 |
| Sergeant 3 (less than three years) | $95,388.80 | |
| Sergeant 2 (three to six years) | $97,780.80 | |
| Sergeant 1 (six to nine years) | $100,713.60 | |
| Senior Sergeant (nine to 12 years) | $104,228.80 | |
| Lieutenant 3 (three years or less) | $114,649.60 | |
| Lieutenant 2 (three to six years) | $117,520.00 | |
| Lieutenant 1 (six to nine years) | $121,035.20 | |
| Senior Lieutenant (nine to 12 years) | $125,278.40 |
| Certification | Annual Incentive |
| Intermediate | $1,560 |
|---|---|
| Advanced | $3,420 |
| Master | $6,000 |
| Assignment | Annual Incentive |
| Field Training | $2,100 |
|---|---|
| K-9 | $2,400 |
| Bomb Tech (EOD) | $2,700 |
| Degree | Annual Incentive |
| Associate | $1,320 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | $3,180 |
| Master | $4,500 |