Police Officer

Summary

Join the Lockhart Police DepartmentDuty, Honor, CommunityDo you have what it takes to join the ranks of the LPD? The Lockhart Police Department is community focused and operates with honor and respect to our citizens. We are looking for individuals who are duty driven and are career oriented. With focused leadership and the bright future ahead, we need individuals who can answer the high calling of being a Lockhart Police Officer or Dispatcher (Telecommunicator). Ask yourself, are you ready?We are testing on April 24th, 2026, for certified and non-certified Peace Officer applicants!! Start your career today!!Testing study guide material is now available (see link below)*THE NATIONAL (POLICE OFFICER SELECTION TEST) POST EXAMINATION IS USED BY THE DEPARTMENT. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT OFFER STUDY OR PRACTICE MATERIAL. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EXAM DOES HAVE MATERIAL FOR CONSIDERATION. VISIT THE STANARD AND ASSOCIATES WEB SITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, CALL 512-398-4401; ext. 292 OR EMAIL DWILLIAMS@PS.LOCKHART-TX.ORG or DHAYES@PS.LOCKHART-TX.ORG. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE WITH OUR VICTIMS ASSISTANCE TEAM. TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP: CALL 512-398-4401; ext. 289 OR EMAIL TRAMSEY@PS.LOCKHART-TX.ORG $10,000 sign on bonus for TCOLE certified officers at the date of hire!Competitive pay with step pay scaleCertification PayCadet PayEducation PayLongevity PayCivil Service benefitsAssignment Pay for DetectivesField Training OfficerBailiff Warrant OfficerK9 OfficerShift Differential PayBilingual PayUniforms, equipment and firearm providedUniform allowance for Detectives3 weeks vacation leave annually3 weeks sick leave annually13 paid holidays annually1 personal holiday annuallyRetirementLife InsuranceHealth Insurance*Certain conditions apply to be eligible for the outlined above. Please refer to the Application Packet or the Civil Service Director for further information.If you have any questions, please contact: Julie Bowermon, Civil Service Director 308 West San Antonio Street, PO Box 239 Lockhart, Texas 78644 512-398-3461

Job Description

Join the Lockhart Police DepartmentDuty, Honor, CommunityDo you have what it takes to join the ranks of the LPD? The Lockhart Police Department is community focused and operates with honor and respect to our citizens. We are looking for individuals who are duty driven and are career oriented. With focused leadership and the bright future ahead, we need individuals who can answer the high calling of being a Lockhart Police Officer or Dispatcher (Telecommunicator). Ask yourself, are you ready?We are testing on April 24th, 2026, for certified and non-certified Peace Officer applicants!! Start your career today!!Testing study guide material is now available (see link below)*THE NATIONAL (POLICE OFFICER SELECTION TEST) POST EXAMINATION IS USED BY THE DEPARTMENT. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT OFFER STUDY OR PRACTICE MATERIAL. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EXAM DOES HAVE MATERIAL FOR CONSIDERATION. VISIT THE STANARD AND ASSOCIATES WEB SITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, CALL 512-398-4401; ext. 292 OR EMAIL DWILLIAMS@PS.LOCKHART-TX.ORG or DHAYES@PS.LOCKHART-TX.ORG. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE WITH OUR VICTIMS ASSISTANCE TEAM. TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP: CALL 512-398-4401; ext. 289 OR EMAIL TRAMSEY@PS.LOCKHART-TX.ORG $10,000 sign on bonus for TCOLE certified officers at the date of hire!Competitive pay with step pay scaleCertification PayCadet PayEducation PayLongevity PayCivil Service benefitsAssignment Pay for DetectivesField Training OfficerBailiff Warrant OfficerK9 OfficerShift Differential PayBilingual PayUniforms, equipment and firearm providedUniform allowance for Detectives3 weeks vacation leave annually3 weeks sick leave annually13 paid holidays annually1 personal holiday annuallyRetirementLife InsuranceHealth Insurance*Certain conditions apply to be eligible for the outlined above. Please refer to the Application Packet or the Civil Service Director for further information.If you have any questions, please contact: Julie Bowermon, Civil Service Director 308 West San Antonio Street, PO Box 239 Lockhart, Texas 78644 512-398-3461