Department: Lakeway Police Department

Type: Certified

Job Title: Lakeway - Certified Police Officer

Salary: $61,892 - $91,181

Deadline: Aug 31, 2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Contact: emilykordzik@lakeway-tx.gov

Location: Lakeway, TX

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Lakeway Police Department, TX Police Jobs

Now Accepting Applications for Certified Police Officers

Up to $10,000 hiring bonus for qualified candidates.

The Lakeway Police Department is a forward-thinking, proactive agency committed to providing exceptional, innovative, and professional police service to our community. Though we are a medium sized agency, we strive to be a leader in the profession. We believe in a balanced approach to law enforcement, and have earned the trust and support of the community by enforcing the law in a fair and just manner.

What makes your department stand out from other departments:

While we put community first, our relationship within our team is as important to us as our relationship with the community. We actively work to foster a positive and healthy culture within the Department through wellness programs, peer support, good leadership and progressive incentives.

As a 4-time accredited agency, we make it a priority to train and equip our team so we are well prepared to perform our duties. We take training seriously and use our own LPD subject matter experts, other agency trainers, and professional organizations like TTPOA, LEMIT, FBI LLEDA, and ALERRT to develop our team members to the fullest capabilities. Our commitment to providing the right equipment, including the latest in body armor, shields, breaching tools, and issued RDS pistols, ensures we are equipped with what we need to serve the community and make it home to our loved ones.

Through the dedicated work of our highly motivated, engaged, and technically equipped team we deliver unsurpassed safety and service to the Lakeway community.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to obtain a Peace Officer certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). This must be done prior to performing police duties. The Lakeway Police Department will offer guidance during this process, if needed. See the TCOLE website tab on Out of State Officers for more details.

A high school diploma or GED.

21 years of age or older.

Pass a physical fitness test,

Pass a written examination.

Pass hiring boards.

Pass a background investigation.

Provide proof of US citizenship, or of legal permanent resident status (Texas Administrative Code 217.1)

Ability to obtain a valid Texas driver's license without restrictions other than "A."

Any other standards set by law or by TCOLE policy.

Job Description

Proactively and professionally provide essential services aimed at criminal deterrence and enforcement to foster a safe and vibrant community. Protect life and property and preserve the peace through enforcement of the law, apprehension of criminals and problem-solving efforts. Focus on traffic safety and collision mitigation. Humbly serve the community and address quality of life issues with a positive attitude. Make frequent contact with the community while using tact, diplomacy and good judgement. Use common sense and good judgement in the performance of duties, guided by engaged supervision and Department policy. The ability to make independent decisions and act quickly in emergencies is required. Must pass the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Exam before beginning work as a peace officer.

Duty will be assigned according to needs of the Department upon successful completion of Field Training Program.
Proactively patrol a designated area by car; motorcycle; bicycle or on foot to deter crime; detect violations of the law; and respond to radio dispatched calls.
Enforce moving traffic and related ordinances, apprehend violators, issue citations and make arrests.
Conduct preliminary investigations to assist in solving crimes against persons and property; gather information; follow-up on leads; gather evidence; interview and interrogate involved parties; prepare warrants; may maintain surveillance of suspects and perform other basic duties to assist detectives.
Investigate traffic accidents; secure emergency medical aid for injured persons, may administer first aid, direct traffic, and see that site is cleared and safe for traffic.
Prepare and submit written reports of patrol activities, investigative activities and traffic investigations.
Notify command staff promptly of need for supervisory intervention and/or major and high-profile incidents.
Communicate effectively via police radio, telephone, and in person, with co-workers and all others, including persons of diverse backgrounds and in altered emotional and psychological states.
Testify completely and accurately in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings.
Professionally take enforcement action as a peace officer when appropriate; this includes using force, including deadly force; meet all physical and skill requirements of a police officer.
Make moral and ethical decisions that conform to law, policy, high professional standards and other applicable regulations.
Exercise proper judgment when dealing with emergency situations.
Communicate courteously with the general public and answer questions that may arise about services provided.
Convey a positive professional image by action, communication and appearance.
Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.
Meet all daily requirements as set out by the Department.

Lakeway Police Department, TX Police Jobs

Benefits

See Benefits Recap for full details.

Group Medical and Dental
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance
Longevity Pay
Retirement Match (2:1)
Deferred Compensation Plan
13 paid holidays per year
2 personal days per year
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of vacation per month (first 5 years)
Employee Assistance
Peer Support
Employee Gym
Fitness Incentive

Up to $10,000 hiring bonus for qualified candidates. The bonus is paid in three installments: on signing, at the 1 year anniversary, and at the 2 year anniversary.

Testing Requirements

Physical Fitness Exam

The Lakeway Police Department conducts a row test utilizing the Concept2 rower, set at a resistance level of 5. We provide a row test for both lateral and cadet applicants.

For lateral officers (TCOLE certified), the test consists of the 500-meter row.

Males must complete in 1 minute and 58 seconds

Females must complete in 2 minutes and 17 seconds.

Written Exam

Applicants who progress beyond the physical fitness phase will be asked to complete a written exam. The test is a Police Officer Selection Test (POST by Standard & Assoc.) which tests for general aptitude in the areas of arithmetic, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report writing. It is not a civil service exam. It will take approximately 2 hours to complete. It is broken down into 4 timed parts. You must score an overall average of 85% to pass. More information is available at: applytoserve.com/Study

Interviews

Candidates who have passed the row test and the written exam will move on to the oral board. The oral board is a formal interview conducted by a panel of Police Department staff to evaluate the candidate's knowledge and suitability for the police officer position.

Candidates who have passed the oral board will move on to the command interview. The command interview is a formal interview with the Chief of Police to determine the candidate's knowledge and suitability for the police officer position.

Hiring Process

Physical Fitness Exam
Written Test
Oral Board and Command Interview
Background Investigation
Medical Physical
Drug Analysis
Psychological Evaluation
Firearms Qualification

EEO Statement

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

This job description may be changed at any time.

City of Lakeway is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act & Amendments Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact the Human Resources Department at (512) 314-7508.

The City of Lakeway is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to emilykordzik@lakeway-tx.gov

About Law Enforcement Jobs

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.

Lakeway - Certified Police Officer