Police Department

The Texarkana, Texas Police Department presently employs 91 officers. The department has been recognized since 2008 by the Texas Police Chiefs Association Best Practices Recognition Program which distinguishes the department as an agency which delivers efficient and effective services to the citizens they serve and reduces the risk and the protection of individual's rights. The program is similar in nature to the national accreditation program for law enforcement but is designed specifically for Texas law enforcement agencies.


The Texarkana, Texas Police Department regularly tests for probationary police officer positions. The next Civil Service test is scheduled for September 9 and you can apply through August 25 at 5:00 p.m.  To fill out an online application, click here.

 

 

For further information, please click the Employment Resources tab.

  1. Civil Service Test Reading Comprehension Manual
  2. Department Salary Structure
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Department Divisions


The department consists of:
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Officers


Our officers are provided with well equipped patrol units including mobile data computers, digital video recording units, modern weapons, and state-of-the-art radios. We have numerous specialized units within the department, including:
  • Narcotics
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Crime Prevention
  • Crime Scene
  • Field Training
  • K-9
  • Problem Oriented Policing Team
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • School Resource Officers
  • S.W.A.T.
  • Traffic Enforcement
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