Recruitment
HARLINGEN POLICE DEPARTMENTCIVILIAN OPPORTUNITIES:At this time, the Harlingen Police Department has civilian openings.
Positions are vacant until filled. For this and other employment opportunities with the City of Harlingen, click here.
SWORN PERSONNEL OPPORTUNITIES:
Interested in joining a Premier Texas Police Organization? The following information is a guide to the process of becoming a Harlingen Police Officer.
Notice of Entrance Examination
Entry Level Police Exam Notice
Applications must be returned with the requested documentation or the application will be considered incomplete and the application will not be accepted.
Employment Process
The employment process includes a:
Written Examination
Physical Agility Test
Background Investigation
Oral Board Interview
Drug Screening
Physical Examination
Psychological Examination
Functional Testing
Polygraph Examinations
CLICK HERE TO START YOUR CAREER WITH HPD BY FILLING OUR ONLINE APPLICATION
Minimum Qualifications to Apply
Education:
High School graduate, or equivalent (GED); or 2 years of military service with an honorable discharge; or have a current certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Age:
21 years of age and not have reached his/her 45th birthday. Citizenship:
Shall be a United States citizen and must be able to read, write and speak English
Salary Information
| Classified Ranks | Annual Base Pay FY 2022-2023 |
Annual Base Pay FY 2023-2024 |
Annual Base Pay FY 2024-2025 |
Annual Base Pay FY 2025-2026 |
| Cadets | $31,827.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Police Officer (probationary) | $39,761.07 | $42,961.44 |
$45,968.37 |
$49,646.24 |
| Police Officer I | $48,794.29 | $51,243.56 |
$52,780.86 |
$54,364.29 |
| Police Officer II | $52,728.15 | $55,374.89 |
$57,589.88 |
$59,317.58 |
| Police Officer III | $54,705.45 | $58,556.29 |
$61,484.10 |
$64,558.31 |
| Sergeant | $63,122.93 | $68,830.00 |
$71,583.43 |
$74,446.77 |
| Commander | $70,677.59 | $77,069.24 |
$80,922.70 |
$84,968.84 |
| Deputy Chief / FLSA Exempt | $87,466.62 | $90,953.06 |
$92,772.12 |
$94,627.56 |
Certificate Pay
Intermediate Peace Officer $ 1,200.00 annually
Advanced Peace Officer $ 2,400.00 annually
Masters Peace Officer $ 3,600.00 annually
| Assignment Pay | |
| Detective | $ 1,500.00 annually |
| SWAT | $ 1,500.00 annually |
| Investigator | $ 1,500.00 annually |
| Field Training Officer | $ 1,500.00 annually |
| Motorcycle Officer | $ 1,500.00 annually |
| Training Officer | $ 1,500.00 annually |
| K-9 Officer | $ 1,500.00 annually |
Click here to for the Police Stability Schedule
Additional Information
For information or questions relating
to the hiring process, you may contact
Personnel Officer Juan C. Garcia at
956-367-5848
email at jcgarcia@harlingentx.gov
The City of Harlingen is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free work place.
Applicants/employees are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as a condition of
employment or continued employment.
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