Police Officer (Entry-Level and Lateral)

City of Cedar Park•Cedar Park, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cedar Park is conducting a Civil Service Examination for Entry-Level and Lateral Police Officers. The examination will be held on July 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Public Safety Training Center. The application deadline is Friday, July 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The eligibility list established from this testing will be effective for 180 days. Applicants must submit a complete online application through the Human Resources system, including all education and experience. Military discharge papers (DD-214) must be provided by the day of the test for those seeking military service credit. Applicants who meet minimum requirements and have a complete application by the deadline will receive an email invitation to the examination, which includes details on check-in, procedures, physical fitness tests, and study guides. All applications must be answered in their entirety, and misstatements or omissions may lead to disqualification.

Requirements

Achieve a minimum passing score of seventy (70) percent on the written examination.
Pass a comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph or similar investigative/evaluation tool per discretion of the Department head.
Successfully complete the physical fitness/physical ability test.
Successfully complete a situational reasoning testing and assessment.
Pass oral interviews.
Successfully complete a post-job offer psychological examination and medical examination that includes passing a visual acuity test, and physician certification that the applicant is not dependent on and does not use illegal drugs.
Possess an uncorrected visual acuity of 20/100 or better in each eye with both eyes correctable to at least 20/20 binocular vision with contact lenses; and the ability to distinguish basic color groups.
Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hire.
Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate.
Have a valid Texas driver's license at the date of hire.
Be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization.
Be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
Be of good moral character.
Shall not be prohibited from carrying a firearm or possessing ammunition.
Meet all requirements as established in Texas Civil Service law in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Cedar Park Local Civil Service Rules, and any amended articles agreed upon through the established Meet and Confer process.
Applicants not certified as a Peace Officer as established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) are eligible to take the entrance exam.
Applicants without a TCOLE Certification may be hired as a Non-Civil Service cadet and compensated at $32.00.
As a Non-Civil Service cadet you must be able to meet all legal requirements for future licensing and certification required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Nice To Haves

Applicants who possess military discharge papers (DD-214) must provide a full and clear copy of the document (make sure that important information is not cut off by the copier. i.e., the disposition or status details) no later than the day of your test at sign in, July 3, 2026.
Five points shall be added to the examination grade of an applicant who served in the United States Armed Forces, received an honorable discharge, timely submits DD-214-member 4 copy and makes a passing grade on the examination.

Responsibilities

Achieve a minimum passing score of seventy (70) percent on the written examination.
Pass a comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph or similar investigative/evaluation tool.
Successfully complete the physical fitness/physical ability test.
Successfully complete a situational reasoning testing and assessment.
Pass oral interviews.
Successfully complete a post-job offer psychological examination and medical examination that includes passing a visual acuity test, and physician certification that the applicant is not dependent on and does not use illegal drugs.