The City of Pearland and its police department are growing rapidly offering new employees the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic community. Pearland is a city on the rise and has been recognized as the 3rd largest city in the Houston Metro area and the fastest growing city in Brazoria County. Pearland is proud to have been recognized as the 5th safest Texas city with a crime rate below the national average as reported by Congressional Quarterly in 2012. 

The Pearland Police Department currently has 185 sworn police positions. The Pearland Police Department offers an extremely competitive compensation package for Officers, Cadets, and all other positions and jobs. The department has a variety of civilian, non-sworn positions that range from dispatchers to records clerks. For incoming police officers, the department has a variety of divisions and assignments including: Traffic, Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement, K-9s, Criminal investigations Division, Crime Scene Units and Community Outreach. The department will be hiring for multiple position to fill existing openings and expansions into specialized divisions.

SIGN-ON BONUS

The City of Pearland is currently offering a sign-on bonus of $15,000 for TCOLE-certified officers. Officers must have an 'Honorable' designation on their F-5 to qualify. Additional rules and qualifications may apply. Contact a recruiter for more information. 

Test Registration is NOW OPEN for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024. 

Register Online - Now Open 

Test registrants can access our helpful National Police Select Test™ Candidate Orientation Guide for additional information regarding the Entry Exam. 

*Information regarding the most common police employment disqualifiers can be found here.**