Employment Opportunities

The Town currently has the following positions open:

Administration Positions

Permit Clerk  (Benefit Summary)  (Application)
Non-exempt:  Hiring range $17.78 - $19.23

Under general direction of the Community Development Director, the incumbent performs secretarial duties, administrative support, greets visitors, receives and processes building permits, and disseminates public information in support of the activities and operations of the Administration and Community Development Department. Position is highly visible involving constant contact with the general public. Contact may deal with sensitive and confidential issues or matters that are the subject of conflict and/or disagreement thus requiring considerable judgment and tactfulness.

Police Department Administrative Assistant - Part-Time (Benefit Summary) (Application) 
Non-exempt:  Starting Salary $15.00

Under general direction of the Chief of Police, the incumbent performs secretarial duties, backup property and evidence support, administrative support, greets visitors, and disseminates public information in support of the activities and operations of the Police Department. Position is highly visible involving constant contact with the general public. Contact may deal with sensitive and confidential issues and occasionally involves conflict, requiring considerable judgment and tact.


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Argyle Police Department Positions


Patrol Officer
Under general direction of the Police Sergeant, the Patrol Officer is to perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties to maintain citizen safety, protect life and property, and comply with Town, State, and Federal laws.

Compensation & Benefits

(Benefit Summary)
The Town of Argyle offers a starting salary of $55,183 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: TMRS 2:1 7%, health insurance with partial dependent coverage, dental, vision and life insurance, short term and long term disability, paid holidays and personal days, uniform allowance, weapons, longevity pay, STEP and certification pay.

The Argyle Police Department values your experience. For experienced officers, beginning October 1st 2018 the starting Lateral Pay will be as follows: 2-3 years of experience, $56,287; 4-7 years of experience, $58,561; 8+ years of experience, $60,926. Please see our application packet for more details regarding our Lateral Entry Program.

Requirements 

 
At this time we are only accepting applications from individuals who are TCOLE licensed. Applicants must posses a valid Texas driver's license with favorable driving history, have no arrest record, good credit, and the ability to work all shifts. Preference will be given to candidates that have verifiable law enforcement patrol experience.

How to Apply for Argyle Police Department positions:


  1. Complete our Police Application Information Packet.  Police Applicant Information Packets include important instructions and can be obtained through the Town of Argyle, the Argyle Police Department, online or by calling (940)464-7254.
  2. Return the application, a professional resume, and all required documents.  Applicant information may be mailed or hand-delivered to: the Argyle Police Department located at PO Box 609/506 N. US Hwy 377 Argyle, TX 76226 or emailed to Amanda Hawkins.
  3. We'll contact you to schedule a test date.  Testing will consist of a general knowledge written exam (National Police Officer Selection Test, Stanard & Associates).