Patrol Officer

City of Pearsall; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Accidental

Critical illness

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Hospital indemnity

Paid Holidays

Uniform provided

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Wellness membership

Job summary

The City of Pearsall is seeking a Patrol Officer to join the Police Department. This full-time, non-exempt role involves uniformed patrol, investigations, and enforcing traffic regulations to maintain public safety in Pearsall, Texas.

Candidates must be at least 21, have a HS diploma or GED, possess a valid Texas driver’s license, and pass background, medical, and drug tests. A TCOLE Peace Officer License is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older at time of employment.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid State driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Successfully pass all levels of the background investigation, including criminal, educational and reference checks.
• Potential employees will be subject to medical and drug testing.
• Citizen.
• Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
• Must have ability to meet Department's physical standards.
• Must possess a valid TCOLE Peace Officer License.

Responsibilities

• Performs uniformed police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.

Skills

21+ years

Valid driver’s license

Background checks

Medical testing

Citizen

Moral character

Physical standards

TCOLE Peace Officer License

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Pearsall is currently accepting applications for the following position:

Job title

Patrol Officer

Department

Police Department

Open Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

11/08/2026

Job Type

Full Time/Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Performs uniformed police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid State driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Successfully pass all levels of the background investigation, including criminal, educational and reference checks
• Potential employees will be subject to medical and drug testing.
• citizen.
• Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
• Must have ability to meet Department's physical standards.
• Must possess a valid TCOLE Peace Officer License

For more information contact: Raquel E. Yanez, Human Resources Manager

215 S. Ash St, Pearsall, Texas 78061

(830) 334 - 3676 | (830) 334 - 4750 fax

[e-mail]

The City of Pearsall is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary

$23.48/per hr.(level entry)

Hours

Monday – Sunday – Police Chief /Capt. Patrol/ Sgt. Patrol sets schedule (hours may vary)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• accidental
• critical illness
• short-term disability
• life insurance
• hospital indemnity
• paid Holidays
• Uniform and Critical Area
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Supplemental Death and Anytime Fitness membership