🚔Law EnforcementActively Hiring
Houston Police Department (HPD)
📍 Houston, TX
Salary Range
$58,000–$89,000
Entry Exam
HPD Exam
Timeline
6–10 months from application to academy
Hiring Status
Actively Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
HPD Physical Fitness Test: push-ups, sit-ups, 1.5-mile run. TCOLE-compliant standards.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓U.S. citizen
- ✓At least 21 years old
- ✓High school diploma or 45 college credit hours
- ✓Valid Texas driver's license (or ability to obtain)
- ✓No felony convictions
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
6–10 months from application to academy
📌 Notes & Context
HPD is actively hiring and offering signing bonuses. ~5,200 sworn officers. Texas TCOLE certification required; HPD academy provides it.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Compare with other agencies →Starting Salary
$58,000
5-Year Salary
$72,000
10-Year Salary
$89,000
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 10 years
Health Insurance
full
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
10 days
Sick Days/yr
15 days
Uniform Allowance
$800/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$3,600/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with department. HMEPS pension. Signing bonuses may be available. Texas has no state income tax.
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