The Schertz Police Department promotes the culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workspace. We are an equal opportunity employer.

The Schertz Police Department offers a variety of career opportunities for those interested in serving the community. Police officers respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and enforce federal and state laws and city ordinances. Dispatch Communications Officers answer 911 calls, coordinate emergency responses, and support public safety for Schertz and Cibolo. Professional staff, including Records personnel, administrative assistants, Crime Victim Liaisons, and Crime Scene Technicians, provide essential support to department operations.

The Police Officer (Licensed or Currently attending a TCOLE Academy) responds to emergency and non-emergency requests for police service and enforces all federal laws, state laws, and city ordinances. 

The Schertz Police Department is currently accepting applications for certified officers. 

Directs appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency requests. Dispatchers answer the 911 lines, enter information into our Computer-Aided Dispatching system, and dispatch calls to City emergency response personnel. The City's 911 Call Center is the primary 911 center for the City of Schertz and Cibolo. 

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Making the Schertz Police Department run smoothly requires a large amount of support personnel, including Records, Administrative Assistants, Crime Victim Liaison, Crime Scene Technicians/Property Room Custodians, and others. 

Once your application is accepted, you may be asked to test in various areas, depending on the position you applied for. These can include, but may not be limited to:

  • Physical Agility Test
  • Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Testing
  • Polygraph Testing
  • Applicants for Police Officer and Communication Officer will have to undergo a Psychological Testing
  • City of Schertz approved drug & health screening

Applicants will have an oral board and the board will consist of members of the police department. The applicants will be asked questions about their background, skills and training, and should be prepared to answer some situational questions. 

Those who pass the oral boards will have a background check conducted. An investigator will confirm your eligibility by contacting references, past employers, and family & friends. They will also check your criminal history and your driving history

Applicants who pass the background check will be interviewed by the Chief of Police or designee. The Chief then makes the final decision regarding hiring. 

Applicants who are hired will undergo job-specific training to prepare them for their assigned duties.

Applicants hired for a communication officer position will be provided the training they required to be licensed as Communication Officers. They will also undergo a Field Training Program to prepare them for their duties. 

Applicants with the necessary license will be able to start the Field Training Program once hired. 

Police Officer applicants that do not have a license will be hired as a Police Cadet. If they are already in a Basic Peace Officer Academy, they will finish the academy and then begin the Field Training Program. 

Those who have already graduated from a Basic Peace Officer Academy will start as a Police Officer. Every licensed new hire must complete our Field Training Program. 

Once hired and licensed, new officers will have to complete a 16-week Field Training Program before they can work on their own as a Police Officer. Cadets will be required to take on more workload and responsibility as the program progresses and will be expected to operate as an independent officer at the end of the program. If you work hard and perform well, your progress could be accelerated!

Communication Officers also go through a Field Training Program once they are hired. During the program, they are trained in the proper way to answer calls, what information to gather from callers, radio usage, and in the use of the Computer Aided Dispatching system. 

Police Officer Trainees and Communication Officers that successfully complete the Field Training Program will be promoted to full duty. 

Additional training opportunities will be available and the Schertz Police Department will facilitate training to keep employees in compliance with any mandates required to maintain their licensure. 

As the career of a police officer progresses, they will have the opportunity to leave the Patrol Division and pursue other assignments or special units in the department. Some of the potential opportunities to serve include the Traffic Safety Unit, K-9 Unit, Training, Criminal Investigations, School Resource Officer, Warrant Officer, Quartermaster, Training Coordinator, and Community Projects.

In addition to these part-time assignments, there are numerous specialized units which an officer could be a part of. An officer could choose to join SWAT, Crisis Negotiations, Bicycle Patrol, Drone Operator, Peer Support, or Honor Guard to name a few. 

Requirements

Applicants for police officer positions must be 21 years old at the time of Academy graduation. 

Applicants must be at least 18 years old for any other non-officer openings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or have passed a general educational development (GED) test. 
Applicants must not be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. In addition, applicants for police officer must meet the city's driving standards. 

Applicants for positions within the police department:

  • No convictions, court-ordered supervision, or probation for any offense higher than a Class B misdemeanor.
  • No convictions, court-ordered supervision, or probation for any Class B misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years.
  • No convictions or community supervision for an offense involving Family Violence.
  • Not prohibited under state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.

Applicants for police officer must be a citizen of the United States of America.

All others must be legally able to work in the United States. 

Benefits & Pay

Starting pay for positions at the Schertz Police Department:
  • $60,030/yr - Police Cadet
  • $65,335 - $89,415/yr - Police Officer
  • $22.75 - $33.02/hr - Communication Officer

Licensed Officers are also eligible for "Incentive Pay" for higher levels of TCOLE certification and secondary education.

Certification Pay

Amount per pay period

  • Intermediate Peace Officer Certification - $15.00
  • Advanced Peace Officer Certification - $25.00
  • Master Peace Officer Certification - $30.00
  • Intermediate Communication Officer Certification - $20.00
  • Advanced Communication Officer Certification - $25.00
  • Master Communication Officer Certification - $30.00

Education Pay

  • Associate's Degree - $25.00
  • Bachelor's Degree - $30.00
  • Master's Degree - $45.00
The City of Schertz offers employer-paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance. The city offers a High-Deductible health plan with the ability to deposit earnings into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
The City of Schertz offers the following paid leave:
  • 13 Paid Holidays a year
  • 12 Sick Days a year (Roll Over)
  • 12 Vacation Days a year (Roll Over)

The City of Schertz uses the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), a state retirement system, and matches employee contributions 2 to 1. Employees contribute 7% of their income to this plan. 

Employees have the option of a supplemental retirement account through MissionSquare Retirement. 

Additional Benefits Include:
  • Direct Deposit
  • 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Uniform and Gear Provided
  • Educational Reimbursement 
  • Longevity Pay
  • Growth and Training Opportunities
  • Supportive & Engaged Community