Required Licenses Or Certification

Applicants must currently hold a permanent Texas Peace Officer License, Basic Proficiency Certificate, or higher, issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers (TCOLE).

Basic Minimum Education And Experience

A high school diploma or GED, or twelve (12) hours of accredited college or university education required. Two (2) consecutive years of experience with another Texas law enforcement agency as a paid police officer or Two (2) years of military service with honorable discharge preferred, but not mandatory. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Texas driver's license.

Physical And Psychological Qualifications

An applicant who is given a conditional offer of employment shall be required to take and pass a thorough background check, a medical examination, a psychological exam, and a drug screening by physicians designated by the City.

Salary And Benefits

• $63,565.00 + (DOQ) annually, paid bi-weekly (every other Friday)
• TCOLE certificate stipend as follows:
  • Intermediate Certificate: $900 annually, paid bi-monthly.
  • Advanced Certificate: $1,500 annually, paid bi-monthly.
  • Master Certificate: $1,800 annually, paid bi-monthly.
• $5,000 signing bonus for qualified applicants with minimum 2 years experience.
• Full medical/dental benefits, 95% City paid premiums for employees and 70% for eligible dependents.
• Ten paid Holidays plus 2 "floating holidays" per year.
• Two weeks (80 hours) per year of paid vacation accrued per year.
• Paid sick leave accrued at a rate of 12 hours per month (144 hours/year)
• Longevity Pay of $5.00 per month, per year of service, paid annually in December after the completion of one year of service.
• Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), 7% contribution, City match at 2 to 1.
• City-provided Life Insurance at three times your annual salary.
• A supplemental death benefit for active TMRS employees equal to one-year salary; premiums paid by the City.
• Optional deferred compensation retirement benefits are offered to employees through MissionSquare retirement fund, at the employees cost.

Interested individuals may pick up an employment application at City of Nassau Bay, 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200, Nassau Bay, TX 77058, during regular office hours or may apply online at www.nassaubay.com.

The City of Nassau Bay is an at-will and an equal opportunity employer.

Miscellaneous Information

• Competitive Pay & Bonus
  • Starting Salary: $63,565
  • $5,000 Signing Bonus for qualified applicants
• Longevity Pay: $5/month per year of service (paid annually)
• Exceptional Health Benefits
  • Full Medical & Dental Coverage for officers
  • 70% of Premiums Paid for eligible dependents
• Life Insurance – 3x annual salary
• City-paid Long-Term Disability & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation: 2 weeks per year, increases to 96 hours after 1 year
  • Sick Leave: 144 hours annually (12 hours/month)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Strong Retirement Benefits
  • TMRS Pension Plan
    • Mandatory 7% employee contribution
    • 2-to-1 City match
    • Optional Deferred Compensation available
• Other Perks
  • All Uniforms & Equipment Provided
  • Bi-weekly pay schedule
  • Supportive, tight-knit department culture

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Job Details

• Job ID: Patrol Officer I-2026
• Category: Public Safety
• Status: Open
• Salary: $63,565.00
• Posted: July 13, 2026
• Closing: Open Until Filled
• Attached Files:
  • Patrol Officer I job description 07-16
  • NBPD Recruitment Flyer - Updated 8-15-22-01