MAY 2023 - Blues Vol 39 No. 5

L A P O R T E P O L I C

L A P O R T E P O L I C E D E P A R T M E N T Lateral Police Officer Starting Pay $ 62,416. to ,775. Effective October 1, 2022 No prior experience required. High School diploma or GED required. Possession of Class C Texas Driver License. Must possess a TCOLE License or be enrolled in accredited Basic Peace Officer Academy. Certification Pay (bi-weekly): .15 - Intermediate Peace Officer .23 - Advanced Peace Officer .31 - Master Peace Officer Education Pay (bi-weekly): .15 - Associates Degree .23 - Bachelors Degree .31 - Masters Degree Employee Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement TMRS Retirement (2 to 1 match) ICMA Deferred Compensation/Roth IRA ,000 Physical Fitness Program Weapon Purchase Program Take-home Vehicles Specialized Divisions: SWAT / Bomb Squad Bike Patrol Criminal Investigative Division Crime Scene Unit Drone Pilots School Resource Officers Traffic/DOT Officers Police Area Representatives Apply online at www.laportetx.gov/jobs Paid Leave Benefits 15 days vacation (Civil Service) 15 days sick leave Military Leave 9 observed holidays per year 2 employee holidays per year Bereavement Leave Comp Time 172 The BLUES The BLUES 173