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Job Posting

TEST REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO BE DETERMINED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE

ANNUAL PAY AMOUNT EFFECTIVE 1/4/26

City of Irving is currently accepting registration for the next Police Officer entrance examination. Registrants will be notified when the examination date has been set. The notification will inform of further action to be taken in order to reserve a test. Please remember to set your spam blocker to allow mail from noreply@governmentjobs.com.

Minimum Qualifications

U. S. citizen.

• At least 20 years, six months of age at time position is offered.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Good hearing in both ears.
• Must have an Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 hrs) with a 2.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale; although exceptions apply with qualifying military or peace officer experience. Specifically,
• if you have completed three or more years of active military service and have exited active duty under honorable conditions as prescribed by TCOLE, you must have a high school diploma or GED
• if you are employed as a full-time peace officer and have been for three or more years during the period immediately preceding the submission of your application [other than breaks in service of one hundred eighty (180) days or less] you must have a high school diploma or GED
• If you’ve served in the military, must have been discharged under conditions not less than honorable.
• You need to have a good driving record. Must have no more than two hazardous violations or accidents in the last 18 eighteen months and no more than four in a 36 month period.
• Must not have any felony conviction or any other criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor, or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered.
• Culture

The Irving Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community-based policing and providing the best possible service to the residence of Irving. We embrace the vision that Irving will be the model for safe and beautiful neighborhoods; a vibrant economy; and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. With compassion, integrity and innovation, we strive to institute trust and promote a high quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.