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Police Civil Service Entrance Exam 12/05/26
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$52,497.12 - $100,703.04 Annually
- Public Safety
PT Senior Lifeguard (Year-Round)
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$19.48 Hourly
- Part Time
- Public Safety
Maintenance Worker II - Parks
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$1,553.60 Biweekly
- Building Maintenance
- Parks and Recreation
Maintenance Worker II - Storm Water
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$1,553.60 Biweekly
- Building Maintenance
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
PT- Year-round Lifeguard
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$17.48 Hourly
- Part Time
- Public Safety
Assistant to the City Manager - Operations
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$88,868.78 - $91,311.22 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Municipal or County Clerk
Senior Code Compliance Officer
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$59,883.20 Annually
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Maintenance Worker II Waste Water / Water
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$20.00 Hourly
- Building Maintenance
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Library Manager
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$88,868.78 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Library Services
Director of Public Works
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
Depends on Qualifications
- Administration and Management
- Public Works
Maintenance Worker II - Code
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$20.00 Hourly
- Building Maintenance
Assistant to the City Manager - Budget
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$88,868.78 - $91,311.22 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Municipal or County Clerk
Foreman III - Waste Water
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$2,508.80 Biweekly
- Facilities Management
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Waste Water - Crew Leader
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$2,119.20 Biweekly
- Administration and Management
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Public Works Administrative Secretary
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$49,275.20 Annually
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Works
Heavy Equipment Operator I - Streets / Storm Water
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$1,790.40 Biweekly
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
City Engineer
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$114,181.08 - $127,805.08 Annually
- Engineering
Animal Services Officer
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$55,099.20 Annually
- Animal Control or Services
- Public Safety
Transportation Provider - Senior Life Center
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$41,600.00 Annually
- Transportation or Transit
Project Engineer
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$114,181.08 - $127,805.08 Annually
- Engineering
Public Safety Officer (Lancaster)
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Saint Joseph's University
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Crossing Guard - Pooled
- Lancaster, Texas
- Lancaster Independent School District
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Program Specialist
- Lancaster, California
- Boys and Girls Clubs of the Antelope Valley
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
DEPUTY
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Lancaster County, SC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Lancaster County, SC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff
- Lancaster, Ohio
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Cadet
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- City of Lancaster
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Program Specialist - Temporary
- Lancaster, California
- Boys and Girls Clubs of the Antelope Valley
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Police Officer - Full Time - Nights (63468)
- Lancaster, Ohio
- Fairfield Medical Center
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer
- Lancaster, California
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Lancaster, California
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Lancaster, Massachusetts
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Lancaster, Wisconsin
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
SCI CORRECTION OFFICER
- Lancaster, Ohio
- Ohio Department of Commerce
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Lancaster, Kentucky
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Intermittent (part-time) Background Investigator
- Lancaster, California
- constelliscareers
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Lancaster, Texas
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Program Specialist, Second Year Experience Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
- Lancaster, California
- Antelope Valley College
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Correctional Officer
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Lancaster County, SC
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
On-Call Crossing Guard - Pooled
- Lancaster, Texas
- Lancaster Independent School District
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corrections Oversight Worker - Lancaster County Prison
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- ARAMARK
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
On-Call Crossing Guard - Pooled
- Lancaster, Texas
- Lancaster ISD
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Lancaster, New York
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Lancaster, Virginia
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Correctional Officer
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Lancaster, Ohio
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Lancaster, Tennessee
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Lancaster, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lancaster, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, Ohio
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Program Specialist
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Abound Health
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, Kentucky
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, Tennessee
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lancaster, Ohio
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lancaster, Kentucky
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Evening Armed Guard (PT)
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Excelsior Defense
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Lancaster, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Lancaster, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lancaster, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Program Specialist
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Abound Health Group, LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Military Police
- Lancaster, Ohio
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lancaster, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Nuclear Security Officer
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Constellation Energy
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lancaster, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Crossing Guard
- Lancaster, Texas
- Lancaster ISD
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Lancaster, Ohio
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Police Civil Service Entrance Exam 12/05/26
- Lancaster, Texas 75146 United States
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
- Oct 01, 2026
- $52,497.12 - $100,703.04 Annually
CITY OF LANCASTER, TX

Historical Overview The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on... Location Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on... Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum. Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education. Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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- $52,497.12 - $100,703.04 Annually
- Oct 01, 2026
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NOTICE OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Please be advised that the City of Lancaster will be administering a Civil Service Entrance Examination for Police Officers on Saturday, December 05, 2026

In order to receive a ticket number and study guide, you must complete the online application & upload the required documents at www.lancaster-tx.com, click on the Employment Opportunities icon.

LATERAL PAY & HIRING INCENTIVE IS GIVEN TO CERTIFIED/EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS
The following are required for exam eligibility:
No Police Pre-Certification is required to take this exam. Must meet all legal requirements necessary to become eligible for future licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Must possess a current valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Must be at least 21 years of age and meet all eligibility requirements of Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.023 of the Texas Fire and Police Civil Service Law and Lancaster Local Rules.
High School Diploma; OR G.E.D. Certificate with 12 college credit hours (with a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; OR 24 months active duty in U.S. military (with proof of honorable discharge - DD214 - Member 4 copy).
Must meet all physical requirements.
Must be U.S. Citizen.

The Police Officers Examination will be administered at 9:00 A.M.

****Note: The Physical Agility Test will be administered immediately after the Entrance Exam for those who pass the Language Skills Exam. Bring proper clothing and shoes to participate in the physical activity. (All questions pertaining to the Physical Agility Test should be referred to Lieutenant Joseph Brickett at 972-218-2718. )
The Entrance Exam will be administered at the Lancaster Recreation Center; 1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy; Lancaster, Texas 75134.
Proper Identification will be required in order to be admitted to the Examination.
The Entrance Examination will consist of language skills. Study guides will be provided to applicants from the Human Resources Department after receipt of a complete online application.
A ranked eligibility list will be maintained for one year unless the list is exhausted.
All applications and required documents should be submitted online at www.lancaster-tx.com-Employment Opportunities by the deadline of 4 P.M. on Thursday, December 03, 2026 in order to be included for the Examination.

Salary: Non-certified officer appointments start at $52,497.12 annually. Upon completion of the academy the pay will be $80,827.76. Certified officer appointments start at $80,827.76. Top pay (after seven years) is $100,703.04 annually. Newly hired applicants may be given prior credit for up to six years of verifiable, full-time service as a peace officer and started as high as Step 6 with an annual salary of $97,301.30. Longevity and overtime pay are provided according to Civil Service law found in Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Lancaster Police Department pays additional incentives for Intermediate, Advanced and Master Peace Officer certificates from TCOLE.

A $2,500.00 hiring incentive, paid half at hire and half upon successful completion of the field training program, is provided to applicants who are certified by TCOLE.

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.

Closing Date/Time: 12/3/2026 4:00 PM Central
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CITY OF LANCASTER, TX

Historical Overview

The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...

Location

Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...

Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.

Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.

Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
- Lancaster, Texas, United States
- https://www.lancaster-tx.com/
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Police Civil Service Entrance Exam 12/05/26

PT Senior Lifeguard (Year-Round)

Maintenance Worker II - Parks

Maintenance Worker II - Storm Water

PT- Year-round Lifeguard

Assistant to the City Manager - Operations

Senior Code Compliance Officer

Maintenance Worker II Waste Water / Water

Library Manager

Director of Public Works

Maintenance Worker II - Code

Assistant to the City Manager - Budget

Foreman III - Waste Water

Waste Water - Crew Leader

Public Works Administrative Secretary

Heavy Equipment Operator I - Streets / Storm Water

City Engineer

Animal Services Officer

Transportation Provider - Senior Life Center

Project Engineer

Public Safety Officer (Lancaster)

Crossing Guard - Pooled

Program Specialist

DEPUTY

Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff

Police Cadet

Program Specialist - Temporary

Police Officer - Full Time - Nights (63468)

Police Officer

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

SCI CORRECTION OFFICER

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

Intermittent (part-time) Background Investigator

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

Program Specialist, Second Year Experience Short Term Hourly (Temporary)

Correctional Officer

On-Call Crossing Guard - Pooled

Corrections Oversight Worker - Lancaster County Prison

On-Call Crossing Guard - Pooled

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

Correctional Officer

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly

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Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement

Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement

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Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

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Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

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Evening Armed Guard (PT)

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

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Military Police

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

Armed Nuclear Security Officer

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Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

Crossing Guard