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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 .
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.