What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE RECRUIT position at CITY OF TAYLOR?
NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
POLICE OFFICER
CITY OF TAYLOR, TEXAS
| Examination Date | Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance Street, Taylor, Texas |
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Protects the City's residents and property by striving to promote voluntary compliance to laws and ordinances through the use of enforcement, public education, and role modeling.
ELIGIBILITY LIST: The eligibility list established through this exam will be effective for 12 months from date of the test or until exhausted, whichever comes first.
INTENT TO TEST: Application and related information packet can be found on-line at www.taylortx.gov.
DEADLINE FOR RETURNING APPLICATION: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:00 PM. Eligible candidates must submit their application packet through the online application system. Failure to submit the application by the above date shall render the candidate ineligible to take the examination.
PHYSICAL AGILITY: The Physical Agility test will be held following the written exam for those applicants passing the written examination.
Qualifications:
To be considered for employment with the City of Taylor, an applicant must complete and submit an application with required related documents by Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Required Documents
- Online Application - all sections must be completed. If a question or section does not apply to you, mark it as "N/A" or Not Applicable. Be thorough and complete in listing all previous and current education and employment. List all schools attended, including Police training. In addition, explain any gaps in education and employment history.
- Signed and Notarized Authorization for releases of personal information (upload to online application or email to humanresources@taylortx.gov.
- DD-214 - Military Service (if applicable): You can receive military service credit points if you have previous military service - refer to Entrance Exam Administration Procedures.
- Basic Peace Officer Certification from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or evidence of current enrollment in a TCOLE approved academy. Preference may be given to candidates who are either certified as a peace officer or certifiable at time of appointment, as established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:00 PM | Deadline to complete application online and upload required documents. Failure to meet this deadline shall render the candidate ineligible to take the examination. |
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| Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM | Police Entrance Exam at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance Street, Taylor, TX 76574 |
| Oral Interview Board | By appointment at the Taylor Police Department |
| Final Interview | By appointment at the Taylor Police Department |
For a list of minimum eligibility requirements for Police Officer click here to view the information packet.
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Innovation |
Customer Focus |
Integrity |
Excellence |
Respect |
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