Plano Police Department
City of Excellence — protecting Plano since 1960
- Location
- Plano, Texas
- County
- Collin County
- Established
- 1960
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Record figures
- 420
- Sworn personnel
- 3
- Stations
About the department
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The Plano Police Department serves one of America's safest large cities with over 400 sworn officers and 300+ civilian employees. Known for progressive policing and strong community engagement, PPD has been CALEA accredited since 1992 — maintaining nearly 500 internationally accepted law enforcement standards. The department features specialized units including SWAT, Bomb Squad, Drone Unit, Special Victims Unit, and K9, plus a TCOLE-certified academy that offers modified programs for out-of-state lateral officers.
Pay
Source: Pay plan, checked Aug 21, 2026.
- Overtime
- Standard law enforcement overtime provisions
- Incentive pay
- Police Officer base $90,729; 36 months $110,985; 60 months $114,592 on the FY 2025-26 plan
- Certification pay: Intermediate $60, Advanced $80, Master $120 per month
- Field Training Officer assignment pay $30 to $45 per shift
Benefits
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- Health Insurance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for officers and families
- Pension Plan
- Defined benefit pension plan with eligibility varying by hire date
- Paid Time Off
- Rotating shift schedule with generous PTO and holiday policies
- Academy Options
- TCOLE-certified Plano Police Academy with modified academy for out-of-state officers
What a candidate must hold or clear
Eligibility
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- Age
- 21 minimum (18-20 with college credit, military service, or TCOLE-approved criteria)
- Education
- High school diploma or GED required
- Certifications
- TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) certification required
- Fitness
- Two-part Physical Agility Test with standards published on official website
- Background
- Comprehensive background investigation and psychological evaluation
Training and education
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- Police Academy
- Plano Police Academy — TCOLE certified program at 4912 East 14th Street
- Field Training
- Structured FTO program with daily performance monitoring by experienced officers
- Continuing Education
Ongoing
- TCOLE mandated minimum 40 hours every 2-year cycle for all commissioned officers
13 recorded
Assignments and specialties
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Operations
- Patrol Division
- Traffic Division
Technical rescue
- SWAT
- Bomb Squad
- Drone (sUAS) Unit
- K9 Unit
Prevention and investigation
- General Crimes Detectives
- Special Victims Unit (SVU)
- Sex Crimes Detectives
- Juvenile Division
Support and community
- Vehicle Crimes
- Narcotics
- Fugitive Apprehension
Living in Plano
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- 311,693
- Population
- $490,000
- Median home price
- 108
- Cost-of-living index
- Consistently ranked among America's safest large cities
- Major corporate headquarters: Toyota North America, JPMorgan Chase, Frito-Lay, JCPenney
- Top-rated Plano ISD school district with nationally recognized STEM programs
- Legacy West and The Shops at Willow Bend premium shopping and dining
- Extensive trail system with 80+ miles of hike-and-bike trails
- Median household income of $113,865 — well above national average
Accreditation
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- Held
- CALEA Accredited Agencysince 1992
- Held
- CALEA Accredited Public Safety Communicationssince 2005
Contacting the department
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- Official site
- https://www.plano.gov/1183/Employment
- Recruiting email
- PSU@plano.gov
- Phone
- (972) 941-2436
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