Police Recruit

Salary: $70,667.58 Annually
Location : 711 W. Ferguson St., Tyler, TX 75702, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 995230
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/18/2026 11:59 PM Central America


Purpose Of Position

ATTENTION: ALL APPLICANTS MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BELOW BEFORE APPLYING. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED.
Applicants must apply online by the application deadline of Saturday , July 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. All sections of the application process must be completed and uploaded all necessary documents as described below.

• Proof of age (birth certificate or driver's license)
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility (example combination- valid driver's license AND social security card OR voter registration card AND birth certificate) as defined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Veteran discharge paper (Form DD214), if applicable, which should show discharge status and years of service

All applicants are required to upload proof of U.S. Citizenship or Employment Eligibility as defined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. An example combination of these documents may include a valid driver's license AND social security card, voter registration card AND birth certificate, etc. To view a complete list of acceptable documents, please refer to the


Study Materials: Optional study materials are available for purchase and may be obtained by using the following link:
: POA, Cognitive Series Study Guide (Online) - Public Safety Compass
All other important information regarding the test (date/time/location of exam, starting salary, work fitness test requirements, etc. can be found by clicking on the following link:

Minimum Qualifications


Applicants must meet the following qualifications at the time of application.

1. Must be a United States Citizen.
2. Must be 21 years of age at the time of the written examination.
3. An applicant for an entry-level Police Officer position who is 21 years of age or older at the time of the examination must:
   • Have completed 30 earned semester hours of study at an accredited college or university and must have an overall "C" average (2.0 on 4-point system) for all courses taken at the time of application; If a class is taken more than one time, only the highest grade attained will be used for calculation of the GPA; or
   • Have served at least 3 years' active duty, as indicated on Item 12 of the DD214, in one of the armed forces of the United States (reserve time will not be considered) and has received Honorable Discharge (Must upload copy of DD214 which shows your years of service and your discharge status ) .
   • Have at least two (2) years' law enforcement employment in the capacity of a full-time paid Certified Peace Officer with a law enforcement agency (reserve time will not be considered) (Must be included in the Work History section within your application) .
4. Must possess a valid driver's license on date of appointment.
5. If a veteran, has never received a dishonorable discharge, or other discharge, based on misconduct which bars future military service from any of the armed services of the United States.
6. Must be able to intelligently read, write, and fluently speak the English language.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DOCUMENTS (HIGHLIGHTED IN RED) ARE ATTACHED AND COMPLETE WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. ANY DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED AFTER THE APPLICATION DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

City Of Tyler Policy


The City of Tyler complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need special arrangements because of a disabling condition, please contact the Civil Service Director, at View phone number on click.appcast.io. All requests for special accommodation must be made in writing by the application deadline to be considered.

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
BENEFITS

• 15 Days Vacation per year
• 10 Holiday Days per year
• Hospitalization and Dental Care
• Educational or Certification Incentive Pay
• Retirement - Pension (20-25 Years)

INCENTIVES

• College Pay
• Certificate Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Assignment Pay
• Bilingual Pay

01


Are You a U.S. Citizen or Have a Permit to Work in the U.S.? *(Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility, (Social Security card, U.S. Passport or other official documentation as per Form I-9 guidelines)*

• Yes
• No

02


Are you at least 21 years old?*Must submit proof of age (Birth Certificate or Driver's License).*

• Yes
• No

03


Please indicate which of the following applies to you.*Must select at least one (1) answer*

• I have completed at least thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university and maintained an overall "C" average (2.0 on 4-point system) for all courses taken
• I have served at least 3 years' active duty, as indicated on Item 12 of my DD214, in one of the armed forces of the United States (reserve time will not be considered)
• I have at least two (2) years' law enforcement employment in the capacity of a full-time paid certified peace officer with a law enforcement agency (reserve time will not be considered)

04


Based on your response to Question #3, if you selected "I have served at least 3 years' active duty, as indicated on Item 12 of my DD214, in one of the armed forces of the United States (reserve time will not be considered)" then select the document(s) that you have uploaded into this application.*Select "Not Applicable" if this does not apply to you.*

• DD214
• Not Applicable

05


Based on your response to Question #3, if you stated that you have a minimum of two (2) years law enforcement experience in the capacity of a certified peace officer, then you must provide the following details below:1) Name of Agency.2) Location of Agency (City and State, both)3) Dates of employment (Start and End Date, both)
06


Are you a veteran?

• Yes
• No

07


If yes, please select your Discharge Status below. *Select "Not Applicable" if this does not apply to you.*

• Not Applicable
• Honorable Discharge
• General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions
• Other Than Honorable (OTH) discharge
• Bad Conduct discharge
• Dishonorable discharge
• Entry-level Separation
• Medical Separation
• Separation for Convenience of the Government

08


Are you a TCOLE Certified Peace Officer?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you or have you ever worked for the City of Tyler?

• Yes
• No

10


I understand that no action will be taken in regards to my online application until I have answered all questions and uploaded all required documentation into my application. I also understand that it is my responsibility to upload all required forms and documentation online in addition to my application. Additionally, I understand that my application will be considered INCOMPLETE until ALL required forms and documents have been reviewed and approved.By selecting "Yes", you indicate that you have read and understand the statement above.

• Yes
• No

Required Question