Edinburg police officer entrance exam set for June 10, applications due May 25
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Staff Report
EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is accepting applications for the position of entry-level police officer, with a deadline of May 25, 2026, to submit all required application materials and documentation to the City of Edinburg Human Resources/Civil Service Division. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Testing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Edinburg Activity Center, 123 E. Mark S. Pena Dr., Edinburg, Texas 78539. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
Starting Salary
Starting salaries are as follows: $42,666.11 for probation non-certified; $57,235.66 for probation certified; and $70,008.09 after probation.
Benefits
The position includes a competitive salary; education, longevity, seniority, certification, and assignment pay; medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; disability and life insurance; and enrollment in the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: be a United States citizen; be at least 21 years of age by Dec. 10, 2026, the expiration date of the eligibility list; be a high school graduate or have passed a general educational development test indicating high school graduation level; hold a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, with a valid Texas driver’s license required prior to employment; have completed and submitted all required documentation by the deadline; be able to intelligently read and write the English language; and 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.
Applicants may scan to apply at tinyurl.com/EPDApr26. Physical agility requirements are available at tinyurl.com/EPD-PR26.
Source – Edinburg Police Department