What Richland Hills PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$90,190
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$75,938
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 27 of 32 Dallas-Fort Worth departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Richland Hills PD
Police Officer (Certified), $10,000 Hiring incentive for Certified Officers (no experience required) and $15,000 for qualifying lateral transfers
Fort Worth, TXContinuous$66,700starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut of state applicants must challenge and pass the TCOLE state exam before a final job offer will be given.
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Richland Hills PD compares nearby
All 178 Dallas-Fort Worth agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Richland Hills PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Richland Hills | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Hills PD | Hiring | $66,700 | — | None | |
| Bedford PD | Hiring | $76,378 | +$9,678 | None | |
| Benbrook PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Crowley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Euless PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Forest Hill PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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