Employment Opportunities

The City of Cameron, Texas is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The City of Cameron is located 30 miles east of Temple, Texas, on US Hwy 190/ Hwy 36. The Police Department is in a modern building that was opened in 2016. There are currently 5 Patrol Officers, 1 Corporal position, and 1 Patrol Sergeant, 1 Investigator, a Patrol/Admin Lieutenant and the Chief. The population of Cameron is approximately 5,500. Officers work 12-hour shifts with rotating days off and every other weekend off. Shifts may rotate if officers vote to bid for shifts or as department requirements change.

Minimum requirements

• Current and valid TCOLE peace officer license, 1 year minimum
• Active law enforcement experience preferred
• Current and valid Texas driver’s license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Able to pass a job orientated physical fitness assessment, psychological evaluation, drug screen and thorough background investigation

Pay

• Starting pay is $24.00/hour
• Pay increase to $24.56 upon completion of field training and 6 months of satisfactory employment
• The base salary of $55,996.80 includes holidays paid regular time for 8 hours on top of hourly wage which adds approximately $2,440 a year
• For certified officers pay rates of up to $26.50 for experienced officers

Open Positions for Corporal/Sergeant

• To qualify for Corporal, officers must have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience, an Intermediate TCOLE license and supervisory experience.
• To qualify as a Sergeant, officer must have five (5) years’ experience, advanced TCOLE license and supervisory experience.

Equipment

• Summer and winter uniforms
• Sig Sauer 320 pistols w/ RMR, w/ holsters
• 12 Ga shotguns, patrol rifles, taser 7s and OC
• Level three outer carrier soft body armor and tactical rifle plates with carriers
• Any other equipment will be provided as required
• Each officer is issued a patrol vehicle and will be assigned to an office
• Officers will need to provide duty belt and handcuffs

Benefits

• The City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at a 5% employee deposit rate with a municipal match of 2:1
• Sick Time accrual starts after you have worked 6 full months
• 80 hours of vacation time after working your first full year
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid health insurance for Officer
• Take home vehicle after 6 months if the officer lives within 10 miles of the city
• Paid TCOLE training.

Please complete the Personal History Statement and the Release of Information forms on the TCOLE website and attach with City Employment Application. Copies of documents are acceptable during application. Required originals will be necessary if extended an offer of employment. City Employment Application is available at www.camerontexas.net/page/city-Jobs. Applications will be held six (6) months after closing date. The position is open until filled. The City of Cameron is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Submit Employment package to LT. Antony Maskunas at the Cameron Police Department located at 605 W 4th St Cameron, Texas 76520. Please make Appointment. 254-697-6574

The City of Cameron, Texas is accepting applications for the position of Reserve Police Officer. The City of Cameron is located 30 miles east of Temple, Texas, on US Hwy 190/ Hwy 36. The Police Department is in a modern building that was opened in 2016. There are currently 5 Patrol Officers, 1 Corporal position, 1 Patrol Sergeant, 1 Investigator, a Patrol/Admin Lieutenant and the Chief. The population of Cameron is approximately 5,500. Officers work 12-hour shifts with rotating days off and every other weekend off. Shifts may rotate if officers vote to bid for shifts or as department requirements change. 

Minimum requirements

• Current and valid TCOLE peace officer license, 1 year minimum
• Active law enforcement experience required
• Current and valid Texas driver’s license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Able to pass a job orientated physical fitness assessment, psychological evaluation, drug screen and thorough background investigation

Equipment

• Issued Uniform
• Radio
• Shared Body Cam
• Reserve Officers must supply their own duty weapon (or one may be provided if available)
• Must be approved by range master/armorer 
• Units are equipped with MDTs, Stalker Radars, Rifle and shotguns, transport cages and are 2014 or newer

Hours

• Required to volunteer 16 hours a month
• If approved part time pay offered if called in to cover shift after 16 hours volunteer time has been completed for the month
• After FTO training has been completed successful Reserve Officers will be approved for solo patrol

No Benefits

Please complete the Personal History Statement and the Release of Information forms on the TCOLE website and attach with City Employment Application. Copies of documents are acceptable during application. Required originals will be necessary if extended an offer of employment. City Employment Application is available at www.camerontexas.net/page/city-Jobs. Applications will be held six (6) months after closing date. The position is open until filled. The City of Cameron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Submit Employment package to LT. Antony Maskunas at the Cameron Police Department located at 605 W 4th St Cameron, Texas 76520. Please make Appointment. 254-697-6574

STREET DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

The City of Cameron is accepting applications for a Laborer for the Street Department. Applications can be found and submitted at Cameron City Hall 100 S. Houston Avenue, Cameron, Texas.    

Minimum Requirements

The successful applicant will need to pass a physical, drug screen, and background check.

Benefits

The benefit package includes: Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Paid.

The position is open until filled. The City of Cameron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may pick up an application at City Hall or download the application here on the left had side of this page.