JOB
ATTENTION: ALL APPLICANTS MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BELOW BEFORE APPLYING. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED.
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Applicants must apply online by the application deadline of
Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. All sections of the application process must be completed and uploaded all necessary documents as described below.
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Proof of age (birth certificate or driver’s license)
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Proof of U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility (example combination- valid driver’s license AND social security card OR voter registration card AND birth certificate) as defined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Veteran discharge paper (Form DD214), if applicable, which should show discharge status and years of service
All applicants are required to upload proof of U.S. Citizenship or Employment Eligibility as defined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. An example combination of these documents may include a valid driver’s license AND social security card, voter registration card AND birth certificate, etc. To view a complete list of acceptable documents, please refer to the I-9 List of Acceptable Documents.
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Study Materials: Optional study materials are available for purchase and may be obtained by using the following link:
: POA, Cognitive Series Study Guide (Online) – Public Safety Compass
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All other important information regarding the test (date/time/location of exam, starting salary, work fitness test requirements, etc. can be found by clicking on the following link:
Police Entrance Exam Notice 07-25-2026 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The City of Tyler complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need special arrangements because of a disabling condition, please contact the Civil Service Director, at (903) 531-1100. All requests for special accommodation must be made in writing by the application deadline to be considered.
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
