Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00254

Department: Police Department

Job classification: Police Lieutenant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

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The Town of Prosper is currently seeking qualified and dedicated individual for the position of:

Police Lieutenant

Hiring Salary Range: $132,059.20 - $141,772.80

Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Benefits Effective Within the First 35 days of Employment

Flex Scheduling Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Benefits

Training & Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced Peace Officer Certification
• Sixty (60) college credit hours
• A minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience at the rank of Police Sergeant, or equivalent law enforcement experience as approved by the Chief of Police
• Associate’s degree in Police Science, Law Enforcement Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field highly preferred.
• Supplementation by completion of advanced law management: LEMIT, ILEA, or similar type of training ideal.
• Seven (7) years of law enforcement experience including two (2) years of police supervisory and administrative experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Texas Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education.
• Possession of Advanced Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education.

Examples of duties

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Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Town Council has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

The Town of Prosper, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.

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