- Salary
- $43k – $57k/hr
- Location
- Edinburg, TX
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Seniority
- Entry
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
NOTICE
CIVIL SERVICE WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR
ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER POSITION
The City of Edinburg will conduct testing for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer.
DATE: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
TIME: 8:30 a.m. (doors open at 8:00 a.m.)
LOCATION: Activity Center 123 Mark S. Pena Dr. Edinburg, TX 78539
An Application may be filled out online at the City of Edinburg website: https://cityofedinburg.applicantpro.com/jobs/4252617
from October 22, 2026 through November 6, 2026
A COPY of the following MUST be submitted via email by the application deadline in order to deem your application complete to Human Resources: [email protected]
- Valid Driver's License (State of Texas)
- TCOLE License (If you are already Peace Officer- Certified only)
- DD214 Form - Member 4 with an Honorable Discharge (If you are a Veteran only)
Deadline to submit the Application and required documents is November 6, 2026.
As per Local Civil Service Rules:
1.) Police Department entry level eligibility lists will expire six months after the date of the entrance examination. A new examination may be given, depending on the needs of the Edinburg Police Department, at the end of the six (6) month period or sooner, if applicable.
2.) Law Enforcement Applicants who possess Valid Peace Officer's license through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCOLE) may be given preference regardless of their position on the eligibility list upon providing evidence of such certifications.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES/CIVIL SERVICE DIVISION AT (956) 388-1873. REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST ONE
WEEK PRIOR TO THE EXAM SO THAT ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE ACCORDINGLY.
All applicants will be required to present a valid Driver License for photo identification purposes.
Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.