CIVIL SERVICE TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT - Police Entrance Examination - Test Date: Friday June 12, 2026

City of Lufkin•Lufkin, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This announcement details the Civil Service Police Entrance Examination for potential employment as a Civil Service Police Officer with the City of Lufkin Police Department. The examination will be administered at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin, Texas. No late arrivals will be permitted. Interested individuals must complete an online application and present a valid driver's license at the test. The results of this examination will establish an eligibility list valid for twelve months or until exhausted. The position is an essential service role, requiring the provision of services during emergency situations. The City of Lufkin maintains a policy of equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
High School diploma or equivalent
Present a valid driver's license at the time of the test
Score 70 or above on the entrance examination
Pass a physical agility test consisting of a 2000 Meter Row on a Concept 2 Row Machine, with time based on age and weight using the DPS fitness standard calculator (50% maximum on level 5)

Nice To Haves

Proof of honorable discharge from active-duty service of 180 days or more in the United States Armed Forces to receive an additional five (5) points on a passing score (70)