Patrol Officer

Civil Service Patrol Officer Entrance Exam  -  Deadline to apply is September 23, 2026, by 5:00 P.M.

The Exam will be held Friday, October 2, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., at the Baytown Community Center, located at 2407 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.

$10,000 signing incentive (paid out over probationary period after credentialing).

Applicants who meet the requirements to test will receive an email with details for the Civil Service written Entrance Exam.

Join the City of Baytown as a dedicated Patrol Officer, where you'll ensure the safety and security of our community through active patrolling and crime prevention. We seek individuals with strong communication skills, a commitment to public service, and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and integrity. Apply today to make a meaningful impact and help maintain the peace in our vibrant city!

A Patrol Officer enforces law to protect and serve the public. Provides aid to citizens while rendering police services to the public. Patrols a specified area of the City to preserve law and order, to prevent, discover, and investigate the commission of crime, and to enforce motor vehicle operations and parking regulations. Assists in personnel related issues, crime prevention tasks, training programs and other specialized assignments.