Police Officer (Entry-Level and Lateral)

Police Officer (Entry‑Level and Lateral) Salary: $75,183.00 Annually Location: Police Department - 911 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 202500200 Department: Police Opening Date: 06/09/2026 Closing Date: 7/3/2026 5:00 PM Central Examination Information Date: July 11, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Place: Public Safety Training Center Large Training Room, 1204 Fire Lane, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 Application Deadline Friday, July 3, 2026 5:00 pm Eligibility List The Eligibility List established through this testing will be effective for 180 days from the date of the test or until the list is exhausted, whichever comes first. Application Process The Cedar Park Application for Employment must be submitted through the Human Resources online application system no later than Friday, July 3, 2026 5:00 pm. All education, experience, and other documentation must be provided. Resume, cover letters, and/or any other documentation submitted will not be accepted in lieu of the online application. Applicants must include duties (do not input "See Resume") in the Work History section of the online application. Applicants who possess military discharge papers (DD-214) must provide a full and clear copy of the document by the day of your test at sign‑in. Five points will be added to the examination grade for those who served in the United States Armed Forces, received an honorable discharge, and submitted a DD-214 by the test. Applicants not certified as a peace officer may be hired as a non‑civil service cadet and compensated at $32.00. Qualifications and Requirements Achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the written examination; Pass a comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph or similar investigative/evaluation tool per discretion of the Department head; Successfully complete the physical fitness/physical ability test; Successfully complete a situational reasoning testing and assessment; Pass oral interviews; Successfully complete a post‑job offer psychological examination and medical examination that includes a visual acuity test, and physician certification that the applicant is not dependent on and does not use illegal drugs. Applicants must possess an uncorrected visual acuity of 20/100 or better in each eye with both eyes correctable to at least 20/20 binocular vision with contact lenses; and the ability to distinguish basic color groups; Be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire; Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate; Have a valid Texas driver's license at the date of hire; Be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization; Be able to read, write, and speak the English language; Be of good moral character; Shall not be prohibited from carrying a firearm or possessing ammunition; Meet all requirements as established in Texas Civil Service law, Cedar Park Local Civil Service Rules, and any amended articles agreed upon through the established Meet and Confer process. Benefits Group medical, dental, life insurance and long‑term disability; Retirement options provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement Systems (TMRS); Paid vacation time, deferred compensation, and educational assistance; Patrol corporals and officers, including community services and special operations, may be eligible for a take‑home vehicle. Supplemental Information Officer Pay Plan FY 25 click here. Lateral Transfer Information click here. Police Examination Informational Packet click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedar Park Police Department