Current Career Openings

On behalf of the men and women of the Dallas Police Department, thank you for your interest in becoming a member of this exceptional organization!

Founded in 1881, the Dallas Police Department is the second largest police department in the State of Texas. We are also the ninth largest police department in the country, comprised of more than 3,100 officers and 600 professional staff members. The Dallas Police Department provides police services to more than 1.3 million residents in a ci​ty occupying 3​85 square miles, and we are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and training a highly skilled and qualified organization that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Our department offers a wide range of assignments and more opportunities for advancement and professional development than other agencies. Scroll through our website, it contains useful information about our testing and hiring process and is the first step toward a rewarding career with a progressive and diverse police department.

​Michael T. Igo
Interim Chief of Police