Entry Level Police Officer/Cadet

The City of Pearland Civil Service Commission will hold an Entry Level Police Test for Non-Certified and Certified applicants on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Test Details

• Test Time: 8:00 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

An additional five points will 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. Applicants with a minimum 24 months of active-duty service with an honorable discharge authenticated by a DD214 Member-2 or DD214 Member-4 Form must send a copy to hr@pearlandtx.gov on or before 5:00 pm on October 6, 2026. Military points will not be added after the publication of the eligibility list.

Salary

• Cadet: $27.86 hourly
• Police Officer: $37.07 hourly

Hiring Incentives

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: The sign-on bonus will be payable as $576.93 per paycheck for the first 26 pay periods of employment.