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McAllen, TX - The City of McAllen will administer a Police Officer Entrance Examination on May 12 for individuals interested in joining the McAllen Police Department. The exam is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom, located at 700 Convention Center Blvd.
Application process
Applicants may obtain application forms from the City of McAllen Human Resources Department at McAllen City Hall, located at 1300 Houston Ave. Applications are also available online through the city’s civil service webpage.
City officials said completed applications must be submitted by April 2 to be considered for the entrance examination.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet several eligibility requirements to participate in the examination process. Requirements include United States citizenship, a minimum age of 21 and a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Candidates must also be registered with the Selective Service if applicable. Individuals with prior military service must have received an honorable discharge to qualify.
Testing information
The entrance examination is part of the hiring process for prospective police officers in McAllen. Candidates who meet the requirements and successfully complete the exam may advance in the department’s civil service hiring process. The application deadline for the examination is Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Candidates who meet the requirements and successfully complete the exam may advance in the department’s civil service hiring process.
Source: City of McAllen Police Department