Official site of the
BROWNSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
"The Brownsville Police Department, with its servant leadership philosophy, will serve and protect in partnership with the community."
- Chief Felix Sauceda
Benefits
Base Salary
Position Annual
Probationary Officer $35,645
Police Officer I $47,772
Police Officer II $58,156
Police Officer III $65,623
Police Officer IV $69,104
Police Sergeant $77,490
Police Lieutenant $88,512
Seniority Steps
Years Annual
6 $1,200
8 $3,000
12 $4,040
16 $5,080
20 $6,120
Incentive Certificate Pay (TCOLE)
Certificate Annual
Intermediate $1,440
Advanced $2,100
Master $2,700
Additional Pay
Assignment Pay $2,080 annually
Night Differential $1.00 hourly
SWAT Pay $650 annually
Holiday Pay Time + 1/2 for 10 holidays Paid on Dec. 1 yearly
Longetivity Pay $4.00 monthly Per year of service in department
Uniform Clothing Allowance
$60 quarterly
Investigator Clothing Allowance
$200 quarterly
The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Vacation Leave
Years of Service Days Per Year
1-7 15
8-11 18
12-15 20
16+ 21
Sick Leave
Annual Days Given 15
+2 Additional if NO sick leave
is used during calendar year
Other Benefits:
Health Care
$20/mn single
$200/mn family
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) 7% gross earnings withheld & matched 2:1
Life Insurance $10,000 (City of Brownsville)
1-Year Tax-Free Salary (TMRS)
Tuition Reimbursement
Reimbursement for books & tuition for each successfully completed course from an accredited college or university on a pro-rated basis ($20k cap for entire department)
Funeral Leave 5 days