Police Officer: Protect, Educate & Serve

City-of-Taylor; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Taylor invites applicants for the Police Officer civil service examination at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance Street, Taylor, TX. The position requires a high school diploma, U.S. citizenship, and meeting minimum eligibility criteria including written and physical tests, background check, and medical evaluations.

Exam date is Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Deadline to submit is September 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Meet minimum eligibility: pass written exam (70%), pass physical agility, pass background check, complete BPAD or equivalent testing, pass oral interviews, and pass post-offer psych and medical exams.
• Be at least 21 years old by academy graduation and hold a high school diploma or equivalent; acceptable alternatives include 12 college hours with 2.0 GPA or an honorable discharge.
• Applicants must hold a valid Texas driver's license, be a U.S. citizen, and demonstrate the ability to read/write/speak English; must have good moral character and not be prohibited from carrying firearms.

Skills

Written exam 70%

Physical agility

Background check

BPAD / situational testing

Oral interviews

Psychological & medical exam

Age 21 by academy

U.S. citizenship

English literacy

Good moral character

Firearm eligibility

TCOLE certifiable preference

Education

High School Diploma or GED

12 college hours with 2.0 GPA or honorable discharge

Job description

The City of Taylor invites applicants for the Police Officer civil service examination at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance Street, Taylor, TX. The position requires a high school diploma, U.S. citizenship, and meeting minimum eligibility criteria including written and physical tests, background check, and medical evaluations.

Exam date is Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Deadline to submit is September 28, 2026.