McAllen, McAllen Police Department, Civil Service Exam, Now Hiring, Victor Rodriguez
Staff Report
McAllen TX - The McAllen Police Department is accepting applications for the position of police officer, with a civil service entrance examination scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Applications became available Friday, Aug. 21, and must be submitted to the City of McAllen Human Resources Department, 1300 Houston Ave., no later than Friday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m. Applications can be downloaded at www.mcallen.net/advisory-boards/civil-service.
The entrance examination will be administered Oct. 13 at 9 a.m., with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m., at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom, 700 Convention Center Blvd.
McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez said the opportunity is for individuals who want to serve their community. “When our community calls, police officers answer the call and make every effort to bring comfort, security, and safety,” Rodriguez said. “I encourage anyone who wants to serve and protect the McAllen community to apply.”
The annual base salary for police officers is $67,295, with additional incentive pay and a benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation and sick leave following a one-year probationary period. Benefits also include assignment pay and certification pay incentives.
Officers may be assigned to uniform patrol, canine (K-9) unit, motorcycle unit, criminal investigations, or crime scene investigation, according to the department.
Applicants must meet minimum eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Additional requirements are available on the city’s website.
For more information, contact the City of McAllen Human Resources Department at 956-681-1045 or visit www.mcallen.net/careers.
Source - City of McAllen Police Department