Job Details

Police Officer

The Cross Roads Police Department is seeking dedicated and community-oriented individuals to serve as certified police officers. Officers play a vital role in protecting life and property, enforcing laws, preserving peace, and fostering strong relationships with the community. As an officer with the Cross Roads Police Department, you will be provided with new and innovative equipment to support you in your role.

The Cross Roads Police Department proudly serves the Town of Cross Roads, Texas, a growing community in North Texas, situated along the busy U.S. Highway 380 corridor. Since commencing operations in 2021, our department has been dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-oriented policing tailored to the specific needs of our residents, businesses, and visitors.

Though small in size, our agency delivers a full range of law enforcement services, including:

• Patrol & Emergency Response
• Traffic Enforcement & Crash Investigation
• Criminal Investigations
• Community Policing & Outreach
• School Resource Officers (anticipated for 2027 opening of the new Denton ISD High School)

Police Officer Salary Range FY2026

• Step 1: $75,401
• Step 2: $78,418
• Step 3: $81,555
• Step 4: $84,817
• Step 5: $88,209
• Step 6: $91,738
• Lateral pay available at Step 3 ($81,555) for applicants with 3+ years of experience

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework in criminal justice preferred)
• Must hold a valid Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer License
• Prior law enforcement experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to perform all physical duties and operate law enforcement equipment
• Must pass background investigation, polygraph, physical, psychological exam, and drug screening

Visit ...@crossroadstx.gov or call the Cross Roads Police Department at 940.###.#### to join a professional, growing police department. We are guided by the values of integrity, service, teamwork, accountability, and respect.

Benefits and Incentives

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance
• TMRS 2:1 match at 7%
• 80 hours of PTO accrued in the first year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• One floating holiday
• Longevity pay
• Fitness incentive pay
• Safety incentive pay

Additional Benefits

• All uniforms and equipment provided
• Department-issued Shadow Systems DR920 and FN15 11.5" Patrol Rifle
• 12-hour patrol shifts (80-hour pay period)
• Beards and tattoos permitted