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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
Applications and all required documents must be submitted online by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Required Uploads: to be uploaded as "submitted documents"
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Valid Texas Driver License (to verify minimum age requirement)
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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 [email protected].
Applications received after the deadline may be accepted only if testing capacity is available.
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:
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Paid Time Off
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Retirement
Applicants must:
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Be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization.
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Be at least 18 years of age.
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Have a High School Diploma or a GED with at least 12 college credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
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Possess a valid Texas Driver License.
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Be eligible for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
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Be proficient in reading and writing English.
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Meet all required physical agility standards.
Applicants must also:
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Have no felony convictions.
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Have no convictions for family violence offenses.
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Have no Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions within the past 10 years.
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Meet all legal requirements for future TCOLE licensing.
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Be subject to disqualification if arrested on felony charges that affect TCOLE eligibility.
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May be disqualified for two or more moving traffic violations within the previous two years.
Police Officers are responsible for protecting life and property by:
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Patrolling assigned areas by foot or vehicle
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Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls
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Preventing crime and enforcing state and local laws
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Investigating incidents and assisting with criminal investigations
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Making arrests and securing crime scenes
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Directing traffic and assisting during accidents or emergencies
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Providing first aid when necessary
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Maintaining positive relationships with the community
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Reporting suspicious activity and public hazards
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Assisting with crowd control and public events
Preference may be given to applicants who are:
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Bilingual (English and Spanish)
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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.
