Entry Level Police Cadet

Entry Level Police Cadet

City of Pearland Civil Service Commission Notice of Entry Level Police Test

Test Date : Saturday, February 7, 2026

Test Time : 8 : 30 a.m. (Doors open at 7 : 15 a.m. No one admitted after 7 : 45 a.m.)

Test Site : Pearland ISD Administrative Office

1928 N. Main Street

Pearland, Texas 77581

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements :

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of the examination.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (G.E.D.) certified by the issuing agency with one of the following :
• 30 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from an accredited institute of higher learning; or
• Minimum 24 months of active-duty service with an honorable discharge authenticated by a Member 2 or Member 4 Form DD-214; or
• 15 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in addition to Basic Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE; or
• An Intermediate Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must meet all legal requirements necessary to become a licensed Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Military Service :

In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 143.024(f), an additional five points shall be added to the examination grade of an applicant who served in the United States armed forces, received an honorable discharge, and made a passing grade of seventy (70) on the examination.

If you have a minimum 24 months of active-duty service with an honorable discharge authenticated by a DD214 Member-2 or DD214 Member-4 Form, please send a copy to hr@pearlandtx.gov on or before 5 : 00 pm on February 4, 2026. We will not be accepting paper copies on the date of the test. Military points will not be added after the publication of the eligibility list.

Salary and Incentives : Cadet $27.86 hourly; Police Officer $36.35 hourly. The City of Pearland is currently offering a hiring incentive for TCOLE Certified Applicants. The program offers $15,000 to candidates who are TCOLE certified in the State of Texas at the time of their appointment. Qualified candidates must agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the Incentive Program Agreement. Hiring Incentive Payout Structure : $5,000 - Time of Hire; $5,000 - Completion of FTO Program; $5,000 - Completion of probationary period (1 year anniversary).

Deadline for applications : February 4, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this date for any reason.

Apply to serve : Submit applications online by visiting pearlandtx.gov / careers.

For more information : An exam orientation guide, common disqualifiers, and an explanatory video of the physical ability test is available by visiting the City of Pearland Police recruitment website.

The City of Pearland is an equal opportunity employer. Special accommodations are available when necessary to afford equal opportunity to participate in testing. Please make request in writing and received five business days prior to the test date to City of Pearland, HR Department, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, TX 77581. For questions regarding the application process please contact : Human Resources at 281-652-1763 or hr@pearlandtx.gov.

The Eligibility List will remain in effect for six (6) months or until exhausted, whichever is sooner.