Houston, TX
see the full file on Houston Police Department| Paid training | 30 to 31 week academy. Cadets are paid a salary from day one (Cadet/Probationary Officer base $52,000), followed by 11-18 weeks of paid field training. Cadets do not live in; they commute Monday to Friday and may not hold outside employment. |
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| No experience needed | High school diploma or GED; at least 20 1/2 at application and 21 before academy graduation. Applicants must also meet one of four pathways: 48 college credit hours, 18 months active-duty military, three years as a peace officer, or 36 months full-time work in any field. |
| Shift differential | $2,600 a year shift differential, $1,300 one-day weekend premium and $2,600 two-day weekend premium, paid bi-weekly after probation. |
| PTO | 20 days |
| Mental health | yes |
| FSA | yes |
| Promoted from within | Published rank pay scale from Cadet through Captain, with promotional increases by assignment, experience and years of service. |
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