The Southlake Way

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity with a premier Police Department? Are you an experienced Police Officer looking for a change? We are searching for highly motivated professionals who demonstrate integrity, innovation, teamwork, excellence, and accountability to join our team. These core values drive the work we do every day, as we focus on delivering exceptional customer service to the Southlake community. Learn more about who we are here. 

The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering memorable experiences, world class services, and a thoughtfully planned, well-maintained City. The Southlake Way inspires us to respectfully deliver excellent services, creating positive and lasting impressions.

APPLY HERE - Personal History Statement Application.

Physical Agility and Written Test: Monday, February 3, 2020 beginning at 8:00 AM
(click HERE to watch our physical agility test)
Oral Board Exam: February 3, 2020 following the PAT and Written Exam (some boards may be scheduled for February 4, 2020, depending on time constraints).

Upon submission, your application will be received and initially screened by a recruitment team. You will receive an email from gmailservices@ci.southlake.tx.us with an invitation test or a rejection notification. This email will give you all the information you need to prepare for the test date.

At this time we recommend that you anticipate that you will be invited to all test dates and reserve February 3, 2020, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and February 4, 2020, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM to ensure that there will not be a schedule conflict. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP TESTS OR RETESTS. YOU MUST ATTEND THE DESIGNATED TEST TIMES TO BE CONSIDERED.

If you have any questions, please contact Chad at 817-748-8193. 

What You Will Be Doing

Our professionals are the most important resource in our service commitment to our customers. We nurture a progressive environment where challenging, empowered, and purposeful work is celebrated. 

Our world class Police Officers enforce federal, state, and local laws and provide police protection to  our world class citizens. This is accomplished by responding to general and critical incidents to investigate and enforce violations; patrolling geographical limits; responding to crime scenes; processing reports and transporting prisoners. Other duties include answering questions from the public; testifying in court; educating the public and preparing and maintaining reports and logs. Click here to view the complete job description. 

The Benefits of Working Here

• Competitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with City matching 2:1
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay
• City paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
• Certification Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing training
• City provided Police Academy (recruit)
• Employee Assistant Program

What You Bring To Us

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Police Officer Recruit: No experience required. 
• Certified Police Officer (entry-level): https://www.cityofsouthlake.com/2627/Entry-Level-Hiring-Program
• Lateral Police Officer (experienced): https://www.cityofsouthlake.com/647/Lateral-Police-Hiring-Program
• Ability to remain flexible with your schedule. 
• You work for the greater good of the City and live the values every day.
• You graciously serve those who live, work, and play here.
• You are a good steward of City resources and are empowered to make decisions aligned with the City's strategy.
• You anticipate customer needs and relentlessly pursue solutions.
• You take pride in your work. It's your community!
• You are warm and sincere and listen with empathy.
• You own the experience and make each moment memorable.