LAW ENFORCEMENT

Plano Police Department

City of Excellence — protecting Plano since 1960

Plano, Texas

Est. 1960

420Personnel

0Stations

$0Starting Pay

0Calls / Year

About the Department

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.

Capabilities

Specialties & Capabilities

13 specialized units across 4 divisions

Operations

Full-service fire and EMS, all personnel are paramedics beyond probationary year

Patrol Division

Traffic Division

Technical Rescue

Specialized rescue in extreme environments

SWAT

Bomb Squad

Drone (sUAS) Unit

K9 Unit

Prevention & Investigation

Fire prevention, investigation, and public safety partnerships

General Crimes Detectives

Special Victims Unit (SVU)

Sex Crimes Detectives

Juvenile Division

Support & Community

Community engagement, education, and member wellness

Vehicle Crimes

Narcotics

Fugitive Apprehension

13 total specializations

Compensation

Entry Salary$0

Top Step (7 yrs)$0

Overtime

Standard law enforcement overtime provisions

Promotional & Incentive Pay

Officers reach $104,732 within 36 months

Specialty assignment pay for SWAT, K9, detectives

Promotional pathway through Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain

Benefits Package

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

Eligibility Requirements

Age21 minimum (18-20 with college credit, military service, or TCOLE-approved criteria)

EducationHigh school diploma or GED required

CertificationsTCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) certification required

FitnessTwo-part Physical Agility Test with standards published on official website

BackgroundComprehensive background investigation and psychological evaluation

Education & Training

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

Ongoing

Continuing Education

TCOLE mandated minimum 40 hours every 2-year cycle for all commissioned officers

Community

Life in Plano, Texas

311,693Population

$490,000Median Home

108COL Index

Why Plano

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

Accreditations & Recognition

CALEA Accredited AgencySince 1992

CALEA Accredited Public Safety CommunicationsSince 2005

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