Police Officer-Entry Level

City of Edinburg • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

The City of Edinburg is accepting applications for an entry-level Police Officer position and will conduct a civil service written examination. Applications may be submitted online from October 22, 2026, through November 6, 2026. The written examination is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Activity Center, 123 Mark S. Pena Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.

Applicants must submit a valid Texas driver's license and, if already certified as a peace officer, a TCOLE license. Veterans must submit a DD214 Member 4 copy showing an honorable discharge. Required documents must be emailed to Human Resources by November 6, 2026, for the application to be considered complete. Applicants must present a valid driver's license for photo identification at the examination and will undergo a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate, or omitted information may result in rejection. Applicants must also pass a pre-employment drug test administered at the City's expense.

Under local civil service rules, the entry-level eligibility list expires six months after the entrance examination. Depending on the Police Department's needs, another examination may be given at the end of that period or earlier. Applicants with a valid Texas peace officer license through TCOLE may receive preference regardless of their position on the eligibility list, upon providing evidence of certification. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance are asked to contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Division at least one week before the examination.

Requirements

• Submit an online application between October 22, 2026, and November 6, 2026.
• Submit a valid Texas driver's license by the application deadline.
• Applicants who are already peace officer-certified must submit a TCOLE license.
• Veteran applicants must submit a DD214 Member 4 copy showing an honorable discharge.
• Present a valid driver's license for photo identification at the examination.
• Undergo a complete background investigation; incomplete, inaccurate, or omitted information may result in rejection.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg.

Nice To Haves

• A valid TCOLE peace officer license may qualify an applicant for preference on the eligibility list, regardless of position, upon providing evidence of certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed