Join Our Team — Serve, Protect, and Lead in the City of Liberty Hill!
The City of Liberty Hill is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic communities in Central Texas. We’re proud of our small-town charm, strong community spirit, and commitment to keeping our city safe, welcoming, and thriving. The City of Liberty Hill Police Department is looking for dedicated, community-minded professionals to join our team and make a difference every single day.
If you have a passion for service, integrity, and teamwork — we want to hear from you!
Position Summary:
As a Police Officer for the City of Liberty Hill, you’ll do more than just enforce the law, you’ll be an essential part of our community. Patrol our neighborhoods, build positive relationships with residents, and work collaboratively to prevent crime and solve problems. Every shift brings opportunities to protect lives, promote safety, and serve with pride.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Policing: Patrol assigned areas to deter crime, engage with residents, and promote safety and trust.
Crime Prevention & Investigation: Respond to calls for service, investigate accidents and offenses, gather evidence, and ensure thorough documentation.
Traffic & Safety Enforcement: Monitor roadways for unsafe driving behavior, conduct DWI enforcement, and issue citations as necessary.
Emergency Response: Act decisively and calmly in stressful situations, maintaining control and professionalism under pressure.
Collaboration: Work closely with fellow officers, city departments, and neighboring agencies to enhance public safety and coordinate emergency response.
Professionalism: Uphold the highest ethical standards, demonstrating respect, accountability, and compassion both on and off duty.
What We’re Looking For:
You’re a critical thinker who can stay calm and act decisively in high-pressure situations.
You’re a team player who values community partnerships and positive public engagement.
You’re a lifelong learner eager to grow your skills and take pride in serving Liberty Hill with integrity.
Why Join Liberty Hill PD?
A supportive, growing department that values community trust and officer wellness
Opportunities for training, advancement, and specialized assignments
A team committed to integrity, service, and excellence
The chance to make a real difference in one of Central Texas’s most vibrant communities
Qualifications:
Certification: TCOLE Certified Peace Officer (or currently enrolled in an accredited academy).
Knowledge: Familiar with Texas state and federal laws, city ordinances, criminal procedures, and law enforcement best practices.
Skills: Strong communication (written and verbal), problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Character: Committed to fairness, empathy, and ethical conduct.
Physical Ability: Capable of meeting the physical demands of patrol work, including running, climbing, lifting, and defensive actions when required.
There will be a 6 month probationary period
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL CONDITION:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job.
Normally, works in a field environment, office and in a police vehicle.
This is a uniformed position as required for performance of duty.
Physical Demands:
A. Environmental Conditions Environment consists of indoor and outdoor conditions, some may be extreme; exposure to emergency public safety environment; exposure to emergency and disaster situations; exposure to potentially hostile environments; exposure to dangerous and/or hostile people; animal and human body fluids; hazards of emergency driving; hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic; working in and near natural and man-made disasters, exposure to inclement weather conditions; may be required to work in and around heavy vehicles and equipment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes and gases when assisting in emergency calls; possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage and toxic materials; exposure to waste and infectious diseases; frequent contact with the public.
B. Physical Conditions Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, running or walking for prolonged periods of time; medium to heavy lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping and climbing; may be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations; ability to discharge a firearm; the ability to operate motorized equipment and/or assigned vehicles; carry, push, pull, drag or hold medium to heavy weight objects; visual acuity and ability to pass a physicians routine medical exam.
Ready to Serve?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your law enforcement career and serve a community that values and supports its officers — apply today and join the Liberty Hill Police Department.
Apply at: https://www.libertyhilltx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1647/COLH-Employment-Application-2022
Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Statement
The City of Liberty Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
The City of Liberty Hill complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify us.
Salary Range : $69,112 - $85,982
Reports to: Sergeant
FLSA: Non-exempt
Department: Police Department
