Allen Police Department offers competitive salaries and benefits. The salary for police recruits is $76,138 during the academy and $79,300 upon being sworn in as an officer. Sworn officers’ salaries range from $87,180 to $102,480 within 5 years based on a step grade system.
Successful police candidates receive salary and benefits while attending the Police Academy as well as in-house TCOLE training and certification pay. Intermediate Certificate is $50 monthly, Advanced is $100 monthly and Masters is $150 monthly. All positions receive paid vacation and holidays, along with life, health and dental insurance. Longevity pay ($4 per month of service) is also provided as a yearly bonus.
The City of Allen participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System and offers a 2-to-1 match upon retirement.