Police Officer-Entry Level - City of Edinburg

CIVIL SERVICE
WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR
ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER POSITION

The City of Edinburg will conduct testing for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer.

DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
TIME: 8:30 a.m. (doors open at 8:00 a.m.)
LOCATION: Activity Center
123 E. Palm Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539

An Application may be filled out online at the City of Edinburg website:
https://cityofedinburg.com/departments/human_resources_civil_service/employment_opportunities.php
from May 2, 2024 to May 31, 2024

Deadline to submit the Application and required documents is May 31, 2024 to lgomez@cityofedinburg.com

As per Local Civil Service Rules:
1.) Police Department entry level eligibility lists will expire six months after the date of the entrance examination. A new examination may be given, depending on the needs of the Edinburg Police Department, at the end of the six (6) month period or sooner, if applicable.
2.) Law Enforcement Applicants who possess Valid Peace Officer's license through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCOLE) may be given preference regardless of their position on the eligibility list upon providing evidence of such certifications.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES/CIVIL SERVICE DIVISION AT (956) 388-1873. REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EXAM SO THAT ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE ACCORDINGLY.

All applicants will be required to present a valid Driver License for photo identification purposes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

I. To be eligible to take the Civil Service Written Examination and the Physical Agility/Strength and Endurance Test for Entry-Level Position Police Officer with the Edinburg Police Department, applicants shall:
(1) Be citizen of the United States;
(2) At least 21 years of age by December 21, 2024 (expiration ate of eligibility list)
(3) Be a high school graduate or have passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level;
(4) Have a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record (a valid Texas Driver License and satisfactory driving record is required prior to employment as an Entry-Level Police Officer);
(5) Have completed and submitted the enclosed documentation to the City of Edinburg Human Resources/Civil Service Division by the deadline. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
(6) Must be able to intelligently read and write the English language; and
(7) Meet the minimum standards set forth in the published notice and established minimum qualifications in the position classification plan as adopted by the Civil Service Commission.

II. An applicant may not be certified as eligible for an Entry-Level position with the Police Department unless the applicant meets all legal requirements necessary to become eligible for future licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). For more information visit: http://www.tcole.texas.gov/

A COPY of the following MUST be submitted via email by the application deadline in order to deem your application complete to Lizette Gomez, Assistant Director of Human Resources: lgomez@cityofedinburg.com

• Valid Driver's License (State of Texas)
• Birth Certificate or Passport (Proof of Citizenship)
• TCOLE License (If you are already Peace Officer- Certified only)
• DD214 Form - Member 4 with an Honorable Discharge (If you are a Veteran only)

For additional information in regards to the exam and minimum requirements press the job description button below.

No applications/documents will be accepted after May 31, 2024. Applicants meeting all required criteria will be emailed a study guide coupon flyer after verification of completed application.

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.