🚔Law EnforcementActively Hiring
Dallas Police Department (DPD)
📍 Dallas, TX
Salary Range
$60,050–$96,000
Entry Exam
NTN FrontLine National
Timeline
8–14 months
Hiring Status
Actively Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
DPD physical agility test. TCOLE-compliant PT standards.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓U.S. citizen
- ✓At least 21 years old
- ✓High school diploma or 45 college credit hours
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓No felony convictions
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
8–14 months
📌 Notes & Context
DPD uses NTN FrontLine. ~3,100 officers. Offering significant hiring incentives. Texas TCOLE certification via DPD academy.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Compare with other agencies →Starting Salary
$60,050
5-Year Salary
$78,000
10-Year Salary
$96,000
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 10 years
Health Insurance
full
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
12 days
Sick Days/yr
12 days
Uniform Allowance
$1,000/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$3,800/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with department. Texas no state income tax. DPFP pension.
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