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Police Officer: City of San Marcos

Company NameCity of San Marcos
Job CategoryLaw Enforcement/Security; Government/Military
LocationAustin, TX • San Antonio, TX
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
SalaryStarting at $44,011 per year
Experience0-1 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelHigh School
Date PostedOctober 27, 2009

Notice of Civil Service Examination - Police Officer in San Marcos, Texas



EXAMINATION DATE: Thursday, December 17, 2009

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Must be at least twenty years plus six months of age and not more than forty-four years of age at the time of hire.

High school diploma or official high school transcript. College diplomas or transcripts will not substitute.If you do not have a high school diploma, you must provide the following:
a high school equivalency certificate (G.E.D.) certified by the issuing agency (IE: Texas Education Agency) and

  1. transcripts showing a minimum of 12 hours at an institution of higher education with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale; or
  2. an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least 24 months of active duty service.

    Proof of valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

    Applicants subjected to extensive background investigation, oral interviews, physical agility screening, physical examination, and psychological requirements.

    Other requirements as set forth in the City of San Marcos Civil Service Rules and Regulations, the City of San Marcos Employee Handbook and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).

    BEGINNING SALARY: $44,011 Annually – Excellent Benefits Program.

    REQUEST FOR APPLICATION: Applications may be requested from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City of San Marcos website. The Human Resources Department is located at 630 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, Texas 78666. Our phone number is 512-393-8066 and the fax is 512-393-8074. The job line number is 512-393-8290.

    RETURN OF APPLICATION:

    Applications must be returned by the applicant, in person:

    DATE: Thursday, December 17, 2009
    TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Doors close at 11:00 a.m.)
    PLACE: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, Texas

    EXAMINATION: DATE:

    DATE: Thursday, December 17, 2009
    TIME: 12:30 p.m. (roll call at 12:15 p.m.)
    PLACE: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, Texas
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