Police Officer

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City of Pharr Police Department

Entry-Level Peace Officer Examination

The City of Pharr Civil Service Commission will administer an Entry-Level Peace Officer Written Examination on:

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Registration: Begins at 9:15 a.m.

Location:

Pharr ONE Complex

1121 E. Nolana Loop

Pharr, TX 78577

Application Deadline

Applications and all required documents must be submitted online by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Required Uploads:

• Valid Texas Driver License (to verify minimum age requirement)
• DD-214 showing an Honorable Discharge (if requesting military preference points)

For assistance with uploading documents, contact the Police Department Recruitment Team at (956) 402-4700, Option 9.

Study Guide:

Once your online application is complete and your Driver License has been uploaded, you may request a study guide by emailing civilservice@pharr-tx.gov.

Applications received after the deadline may be accepted only if testing capacity is available.

Join the City of Pharr Police Department

Start a rewarding career serving and protecting the City of Pharr. As a Contract Police Officer, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals committed to keeping our community safe through proactive policing and exceptional public service.

Salary: $37,500.00 - $61,033.73 annually

Excellent Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a High School Diploma or a GED with at least 12 college credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver License.
• Be eligible for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Be proficient in reading and writing English.
• Meet all required physical agility standards.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must also:

• Have no felony convictions.
• Have no convictions for family violence offenses.
• Have no Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions within the past 10 years.
• Meet all legal requirements for future TCOLE licensing.
• Be subject to disqualification if arrested on felony charges that affect TCOLE eligibility.
• May be disqualified for two or more moving traffic violations within the previous two years.

Essential Duties

Police Officers are responsible for protecting life and property by:

• Patrolling assigned areas by foot or vehicle
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls
• Preventing crime and enforcing state and local laws
• Investigating incidents and assisting with criminal investigations
• Making arrests and securing crime scenes
• Directing traffic and assisting during accidents or emergencies
• Providing first aid when necessary
• Maintaining positive relationships with the community
• Reporting suspicious activity and public hazards
• Assisting with crowd control and public events

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to applicants who are:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Currently licensed peace officers

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career dedicated to public service, we encourage you to apply and become part of the City of Pharr Police Department.

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.