Recruiting Information
The Cedar Park Police Department is currently expanding to meet the law enforcement needs of a growing community and we are looking for diverse and qualified individuals…
…who want to be more than just another badge number and desire to utilize their unique gifts, talents, and personal contributions to help make the Cedar Park community a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
…who recognize the honor of police service and who would appreciate the opportunity to work in a community where they’re supported by the citizens they serve.
…who have character and expect more from themselves and their peers.
…who are ready to accept the challenge of change.
…who realize that law enforcement goals can only be achieved through teamwork, creativity, and dedication.
The Cedar Park Police Department is looking for those individuals who know that true service does not lie in numbers, but the quality of service provided by the individual.
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Cedar Park Police Offer $2,000 “Sign On” Incentive
On August 18, 2006, at a special budget workshop meeting, the Cedar Park City Council approved a $2,000 hiring incentive that would be available to all police officer candidates hired after August 1, 2006. To be eligible for the incentive, a police applicant must successfully complete the full hiring process and the subsequent Field Training Program conducted by the Department. The Police Department’s Field Training Program currently lasts from 3 – 6 months depending upon the previous law enforcement experience of the candidate.
A candidate would receive the $2,000 incentive pay upon his/her completion of the Field Training Program. The candidate must remain employed by the Police Department for a minimum of 2 (two) years. If a candidate leaves the Department before the two year time period, he/she would be responsible for paying back the amount of the incentive. For more information on the $2,000 Incentive program, please feel free to contact the City of Cedar Park Human Resources Department.
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