Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing suspect on Bluebird Drive in Russell Springs.
Deputy Phipps was assisting the Kentucky State Police in apprehending a...
Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia succumbed to injuries he received while training at the State Police Academy at 340 West Brookfield Road in New Braintree.
On September 12, 2024, Trooper Delgado-Garcia was knocked...
Motor Carrier Officer Dan Kerstetter succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75 on September 13, 2024.
At 8:30 a.m., Officer Kerstetter was...
Corporal Brandon Schreiber succumbed to gunshot wounds he received after a vehicle pursuit on September 1, 2024.
Corporal Schreiber joined a pursuit initiated by the Iroquois County Sheriff's Office (Illinois)...
Police Officer Jaime Roman succumbed to gunshot wounds he received on June 22, 2024, during a traffic stop.
Officer Roman and another officer initiated a traffic stop at the 3500...
Police Officer Zane Coolidge succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while responding to reports of a larceny from a motor vehicle near the intersection of 16th Street and...
Patrolman Jim Crowley succumbed to injuries he received on September 4, 1987, when a drunk driver struck his patrol car.
Patrolman Crowley, Patrolman William Morrison, and three other officers were...
Officer Phylicia Carson was killed in a vehicle crash at about 1:30 am while responding to assist another officer who was pursuing a vehicle.
Her patrol car left the roadway and...
Police Officer Darron Burks was shot and killed in his squad car at the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive.
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Investigator Wayne David was shot and killed when a firearm he was recovering from a storm drain inadvertently discharged.
He and other officers had attempted to speak to a man who...
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Career Opportunities
The Aransas Pass Police Department is a progressive agency, employing some of the sharpest minds and equipping them with some of the best technology available. We continue to seek applications from those desiring a career in the best law enforcement agency in South Texas! Making a positive difference in our community through leadership excellence in service, that is what APPD is all about!
Are you ready to make a difference? for a rewarding career? to join our family?
OPPORTUNITIES
- Bike Patrol
- Crisis Intervention Team
- DEA Task Force
- Field Training Officer
- Gang & Narcotics Investigations
- Investigations
- Marine Patrol & Rescue Team
- Mental Health Officers
- School Resource Officer
- TCOLE Training Instructor
- Progressive Training
SALARY
- Â Police Base: $52,291.20 Annually
- Â Police Stipend (in addition to base annual): $6,600 Annually
- Â TCO Base: $39,020.80 Annually
- Â TCO Stipend (in addition to base annual): $3,600 Annually
- Â TCOLE License Incentive:Â $0.50/hr. more per license step (Police & TCO’s)
- Â Educational Incentive: up to $1.50/hr. dependant on degree. (All staff)
- Â Bi-Lingual Pay: $0.50 hourly increase
- Â Special Assignment Pay: $0.50 hourly increase
BENEFITS
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Cell Phone Assignment/Allowance
- Certification & Educational Pay Incentive
- Holiday Pay/Leave
- Longevity Pay
- Monthly Retention Stipend
- Paid Personal Leave
- Sick Leave
- TMRS Retirement Plan (2:1 at 6%)
- Vacation Leave
- Weapon Purchase, Reimbursement Program
Open Positions:
Application Documents:
Print legibly and make sure your application is complete.
The background packet is for those who receive a conditional offer of employment and not required upfront.
All applicants must undergo a physical exam, psychological test, drug screening, and a thorough background investigation (polygraph may be considered). Â Drug, medical, and psychological testing along with the background investigation will be deferred until the issuance of a conditional offer by the Chief.
* Rates of pay are current, competitve, and in accordance with the citywide pay study of 2023.
Forms fillable via Adobe or on a Mac.
Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Here, you’re a family-member, not just another number!
Submit by mail, email, or in person
Police Department ATTN: Chief of Police
600 Cleveland Blvd. Aransas Pass, Texas 78336
[email protected]
For more information call 361-758-5224
600 Cleveland Blvd. Aransas Pass, Texas 78336
[email protected]
For more information call 361-758-5224
The City of Aransas Pass is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.
* Positions remain open until filled unless otherwise stated.
** Background Packet will be required no later than 5 days after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
