Police Civil Service Exam
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Government
Police Officer
Overview
The City of Lancaster will administer a Civil Service Entrance Examination for Police Officers on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
In order to receive a ticket number and study guide, complete the online application and upload the required documents at , click on the Employment Opportunities icon.
LATERAL PAY & HIRING INCENTIVE IS GIVEN TO CERTIFIED/EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS
, Section 143.023 of the Texas Fire and Police Civil Service Law and Lancaster Local Rules.
OR GED Certificate with 12 college credit hours (with a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale;
OR 24 months active duty in U.S. military (with proof of honorable discharge
- DD214 - Member 4 copy
).
The Police Officers Examination will be administered at 9 A.M.
Note: The Physical Agility Test will be administered immediately after the Entrance Exam for those who pass the Language Skills Exam. Bring proper clothing and shoes to participate in the physical activity. All questions pertaining to the Physical Agility Test should be referred to Lieutenant Joseph Brickett at .
The Entrance Exam will be administered at the Lancaster Recreation Center
; 1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy;
Lancaster, Texas 75134.
- Proper Identification will be required in order to be admitted to the Examination.
- The Entrance Examination will consist of language skills. Study guides will be provided to applicants from the Human Resources Department after receipt of a complete online application.
- A ranked eligibility list will be maintained for one year unless the list is exhausted.
- All applications and required documents should be submitted online at Opportunities by the deadline of 4 P.M. on Thursday, April 2, 2026 in order to be included for the Examination.
Salary Non-certified officer appointments start at $52,497.12 annually. Upon completion of the academy the pay will be $78,473.55. Certified officer appointments start at $78,473.55. Top pay (after seven years) is $97,769.94 annually. Newly hired applicants may be given prior credit for up to six years of verifiable, full-time service as a peace officer and started as high as Step 6 with an annual salary of $94,467.29.
Longevity and overtime pay are provided according to Civil Service law found in Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code
. The Lancaster Police Department pays additional incentives for Intermediate, Advanced and Master Peace Officer certificates from TCOLE
.
A $2,500.00 hiring incentive, paid half at hire and half upon successful completion of the field training program, is provided to applicants who are certified by TCOLE.
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