Police Entrance Exam

We Are Looking for a Few Good Men and Women to Answer the Call - San Marcos Police Department

The City of San Marcos will conduct a Civil Service Examination to establish an eligibility list for hiring Police Officers. This eligibility list will be in effect for a period of one year from test date or until the list has been exhausted, whichever occurs first.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE EXAMINATION IS MARCH 17, 2023

Test Date:  Friday, MARCH 24, 2023         

Time:          8:00AM  (Doors open at 8:00AM; be in line with your picture ID by 8:30AM; doors will be locked and
                                   testing will begin promptly at 9:00AM. NO ADMITTANCE AFTER 9:00AM.)

 Location:  San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX  78666

 Physical Test:  Friday, MARCH 24, 2023

 Location:  San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX  78666

 Time:         1:00PM

The March 24th test is for both TCOLE certified and non-certified applicants.

Physical Test Retest Dates (for applicants who do not successfully complete the physical test on March 24th):
Monday, March 27, 2023        3:00-5:00PM 
Wednesday, March 29, 2023  3:00-5:00PM 
Physical Test retests will be conducted at the San Marcos Police Dept. located at 2300 S. IH 35 in San Marcos.