If you live in a small town like Odessa, Texas, then it is likely you have either seen members of the OPD or have had some interaction with them at some point.    It is sometimes difficult to remember that these are everyday people who also live in and share our community; they just happen to also be law enforcers.

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The Odessa Police Department recently took to social media to promote that they are looking for a few good people and are inviting residents to apply.

The OPD is offering...

  • Incentive Pay
  • Furnished Equipment & Uniform
  • Be Part of the Take Home Fleet Program
  • Retirement With 2-to-1 Match
  • Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The pay base starts around $70k for a Police Recruit and $80k for officers who have previous experience.  This could possibly be a good fit for someone looking to pivot their career or possibly for someone who is having difficulty finding a job in their field.  Why not become one of Odessa's finest?  At the end of the day, it is a city job, so the benefits are sure to be excellent.

The OPD's motto is "Serve With Honor, Serve With Pride".

For more information, call 432-335-4967 or go to www.odessapd.com to apply.

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