The Irving Police Department is looking for individuals who possess good decision-making skills and good judgment, who can handle pressure, are dependable, are physically fit, possess emotional control and above all, have impeccable integrity.
NEW OFFICER
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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U.S. citizen.
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Age: 20 years 6 months to apply; 21 by academy graduation.
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Highschool diploma or G.E.D.
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Associate’s degree (60 college hours) with a 2.0 GPA, or exceptions for military/police/IPD detention service.
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No Class B misdemeanor convictions in the past 10 years.
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No court-ordered supervision/probation for serious offenses in the past 10 years.
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Expungements are not excepted on convictions.
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Max two moving violations or accidents in 18 months; max four in 36 months.
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Starting: $82,308
6 months of service: $86,412
1.5 years of service: $90,732
2.5 years of service: $95,268
3.5 years of service: $100,020
4.5 years of service: $105,012
5.5 years of service: $110,256
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Background investigation includes a pre-polygraph interview, polygraph examination, interviews with references and employers, psychological examination, medical examination and drug screening, oral board interview, and chief's review.
Find more information in FAQ Section.
TRAINING:
6-month academy followed by a 6-8 week in service. After in service, all recruits move into field training that lasts approximately 17 weeks and includes four phases of training and a final.
POLICE OFFICER
Lateral & Academy Graduates
$82,308 - $110,256 Annually
Job Description:
An Irving Police Officer is responsible for protecting and serving the community by enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and maintaining public safety. Officers must demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and physical and emotional resilience in all duties.
This position receives an excellent benefits package including the following:
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$8,000 Hiring bonus (effective August 2024)
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Excellent pistol range and training academy, an indoor gymnasium, and fitness equipment in all police buildings
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New Chevrolet Tahoes, load bearing vest options, and beard and tattoo allowance policies
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Access to state of the art equipment such as rifle-grade shields, plate carriers, 40mm less lethal options, breaching kits, rifle accessories, drones, ballistic helmets, and duty equipment
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Six 12-hour shifts with a single 8-hour shift in a 2-week period
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Competitive medical, dental and vision plans
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Deferred Comp 457(b) plan with City contribution
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TMRS Retirement
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Fastest top-out pay in DFW
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Education incentives up to $200 monthly
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Certification incentives up to $160 monthly
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Bilingual incentives up to $250 monthly
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Fitness incentives up to $150 monthly
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Longevity incentives
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Night shift incentives – 3% of pay
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Tuition reimbursement up to $1,500 per semester
OFFICER CAREERS
LATERALS
Are you looking for a new department to call home? The Irving Police Department is a place where you will find a fun community, a supportive city council, and a police department that values your growth and career.
Lateral Police Officers are held to the same requirements as entry level officers. Each officers prior experience and employment history will be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine training needs of the individual to have a successful career here at IPD.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT EXEMPTION:
Lateral Police Officers with at least three years as a full-time peace officer with a public law enforcement agency are exempt from the 60-hour college requirement if their police officer experience is immediately preceding the submission of their application.
A lateral police officer is eligible for a starting salary based on his or her whole years of police officer experience. Service time can include multiple agencies if breaks in service are less than 180 days between agencies. Additionally you must not have had more than 180 days break in service between your most previous agency and your date of hire with the Irving Police Department. This is the pay scale for lateral police officers:
Starting: $82,308
6 months of service: $86,4121.5 years of service: $90,732
2.5 years of service: $95,268
3.5 years of service: $100,020
4.5 years of service: $105,012
5.5 years of service: $110,256
MODIFIED LATERAL ACADEMY:
All out-of-state certified Police Officers, that meet TCOLE REQUIREMENTS, will be required to attend the Irving Police Department’s modified lateral academy.
Texas Police Officers who are TCOLE certified with at least 12 months of patrol experience are eligible for an abbreviated training program. This consists of nine weeks of updates on policies and procedures, as well as field training, which is based on performance.
TRAINING:
All training for Lateral Officers is based on an adult education program and principles. Emphasis is placed on classroom updates and practical exercises rather than a military-oriented training program.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Background investigators are required to review internal files including disciplinary records. If an investigator is unable to view the file, the applicant cannot be considered for employment.
Find more information in FAQ Section.
