Police Department Benefits and Incentive

Monthly Certificate Incentives

Monthly Degree Incentives

Assignments

Divisions

Department Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Civil Service
Hourly Rate of $25.013 for entry level candidates
- Shift Differential – additional $0.55 for night shift
12-hour shifts with every other weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) off
80 hours paid vacation years 1-5
- Increases to 120 hours years 6-10; 160 hours years 11-21; 200 hours years 21+
Sick time accrual of 8 hours per month
Overtime or Compensatory time at a rate of time and half
- Build comp bank of up to 180 hours
- Pays up to 720 hours of sick time upon leaving agency in good standing
Life Insurance
Lateral transfer program for 5- and 10-year officers
Longevity pay at $6.00/month for every year of service
- Annual Turkey Check of $25.00 paid with longevity pay (November)
Optional Quarterly Physical Fitness Test
- Pays $500.00 for each successful pass (Up to $2000.00 paid at end of year)
Bilingual Pay - $50.00 monthly
Retirement through TMRS – 7% at a rate of 2 to 1
Medical Insurance paid 100% for employees 50% for dependents
- Dental/Vision Insurance paid 100% for employees and dependents
Equipment allowance of $85.00 per month
Tuition Reimbursement approved for job-related courses of degree plans
- Reimbursement of 100% for A; 80% for B; 70% for C
Residence Incentive Pay - $250.00 for living in the City of La Marque
- Includes take-home vehicle
Facial Hair and visible tattoos permitted
- Tattoos must be cleared by chief of police
- Colored hair dye permitted for female officers (Excludes neon colors)
No cadet sponsorship program

Contact Info:

Civil Service Director

409-938-9249

Detective S. Leacroy (409) 965-7263