Police Recruit

NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

POLICE OFFICER

CITY OF TAYLOR TEXAS

SUMMARY OF POSITION:Protects the Citys residents and property by striving to promote voluntary compliance to laws and ordinances through the use of enforcement public education and role modeling.

ELIGIBILITY LIST:The eligibility list established through this exam will be effective for 12 months from date of the test or until exhausted whichever comes first.

INTENT TO TEST:Application and related information packet can be found on-line at .

DEADLINE FOR RETURNING APPLICATION:Wednesday April:00 PM. Eligible candidates must submit their application packet through the online application system.Failure to submit the application by the above date shall render the candidate ineligible to take the examination.

PHYSICAL AGILITY:The Physical Agility test will be held following the written exam for those applicants passing the written examination.

To be considered for employment with the City of Taylor an applicant must complete and submit an application with required related documents by Wednesday April 29 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Required Documents

• Online Application - all sections must be completed. If a question or section does not apply to you mark it as N/A or Not Applicable. Be thorough and complete in listing all previous and current education and employment. List all schools attended includingPolice addition explain any gaps in education and employment history.
• Signed and Notarized Authorizationfor releases of personal information (upload to online application or email to
• DD-214 - Military Service (if applicable): You can receive military service credit points if you have previous military service - refer to Entrance Exam Administration Procedures.
• Basic Peace Officer Certification from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or evidence of current enrollment in a TCOLE approved academy. Preference may be given to candidates who are either certified as a peace officer or certifiable at time of appointment as established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

For a list of minimum eligibility requirements for Police Officer click here to view the information packet.