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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.

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