Have you always wanted to be a police officer? Now is your chance to seriously start thinking about it, because the Texarkana, Texas Police Department is looking for a few good men and women.

Before you can become a police officer you must take the Civil Service Police Officer Exam. The police entrance exam will be given on Saturday, September 15 at 8AM. Applications must be sent in by 5PM Friday, September 7.

Those that submit an application by September 7 will be able to attend the Civil Service  Orientation for an insight to the test and hiring process. The orientation will be Friday, September 7 at 6PM at 1420 South Park Road in Texarkana Texas.

To apply you must have a high school diploma or GED.

You must be at least 20 years old but no older than 45 years of age and you must also be a United States citizen.

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