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Civil Service Entrance Exam, 09/10/2026

La Porte, Texas, United States · On-site

$35/hr–$42/hr

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PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY. The City of La Porte will be hosting an Entrance Exam for Police Cadets on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9:00AM. Application is required as part of the registration pro…

Skills: Criminal Law, Arrest Procedures, Defensive Tactics, Firearms Proficiency, First Aid

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Park Maintenance Worker I (2)

La Porte, Texas, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$23/hr

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PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I Category: Full-Time Status: Open Hourly: Min. $18.634 - Mid. $23.293 Published: July 16, 2026 Closing: Until Filled DEFINITION To perform a variety of semi‑skilled gardening and landscape maint…

Skills: Gardening, Landscape Maintenance, Custodial Duties, Equipment Operation, Grounds Cleaning

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Relief Animal Control Officer

La Porte, Texas, United States · On-site

Entry level

RELIEF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Category: Part-Time Status: Open Hourly: $23.00 Published: July 10, 2026 Closing: Until Filled DEFINITION To enforce City ordinances governing the licensing, impounding, and shelter of anima…

Skills: Animal Handling, Law Enforcement, Animal Behavior, Euthanasia, Investigation

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Utility Operator I

La Porte, Texas, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$26/hr

Entry level

UTILITY OPERATOR I Category: Full-Time Status: Open Hourly: Min $20.961- Mid $26.201 Published: July 9, 2026 Closing: Until Filled DEFINITION To perform a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction…

Skills: Water Distribution, Sewage Collection, Heavy Equipment Operation, Concrete Finishing, Pipe Installation

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Fire Inspector & Prevention Specialist

La Porte, Texas, United States · On-site

$26/hr–$33/hr

Entry level

FIRE INSPECTOR & PREVENTION SPECIALIST Category: Full-Time Status: Open Hourly: Min. $26.432 - Mid $33.40 Published: June 18, 2026 Closing: Until Filled DEFINITION Performs fire prevention, life safety, and code enforcem…

Skills: Fire Prevention, Life Safety, Code Enforcement, International Fire Code, NFPA Standards

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Civil Service Entrance Exam, 09/10/2026

City of La Porte

La Porte, Texas, United States • On-site

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  • $35/hr–$42/hr
  • Full-time
  • high school
  • Posted 1d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Attend a full-time police academy to receive state peace officer certification and maintain all academic and physical standards. Report regularly to department recruiting and engage actively in all aspects of training.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Driver License. Candidates must pass a series of rigorous evaluations including a physical fitness test, psychological exam, polygraph, and background check.

Full job description

PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY. 
 
The City of La Porte will be hosting an Entrance Exam for Police Cadets on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9:00AM.
 
Application is required as part of the registration process.
 
The Physical Agility Test will be conducted the following morning on Friday, September 11, 2026. If you pass the written exam, you must be available the following day for the second portion of the entrance exam.
  • Medical Certificate from your physician will be REQUIRED to take the Physical Agility Test. Please click HERE to download the form.
TCOLE certified officers will go straight to Field Training and are not required to attend the Police Academy after meeting minimum qualifications. 
 
Click HERE for the Entrance Exam Study Guide.
 
Application Deadline: Thursday, September 3 at 5:00PM
Civil Service Written Entrance Exam: Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9:00AM. Check-In begins at 8:30AM
Civil Service Physical Fitness Test: Friday, September 11, 2026. Time and location will be announced after the Written Entrance Exam.
 
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POLICE CADET
Category: Full-Time
Open Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Close Date: 5:00PM, Thursday, September 3, 2026
Hourly Pay: $35.578 | Annual $74,002.
Lateral Transfer Pay: $35.578 - $42.652 (Up to 7 years)
 
The Police Cadet position is an entry-level non-sworn position with the City of La Porte. The best qualified applicants will be brought on as a City employee and sent to an area police academy to receive their state peace officer certification. Cadet applicants will be required to complete the full hiring process for Patrol Officer. 
 
Police Academy: Applicants who are hired as Police Cadets will attend an area police academy full-time which will focus on training in the topics of criminal law, arrest procedures, defensive tactics, firearms, drive training, physical fitness, first aid, investigations, crime scene procedures, and more. 
 
Minimum Requirements: The following are the minimum requirements to be considered for a position as a Police Cadet.
 
Primary Eligibility Requirements
  • Must possess at least a High School Diploma or GED 
  • Must have an valid Texas Driver License 
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Patrol Officer
  • Must not have a discharge from military service under "less than honorable conditions"
  • Must be free from drug dependency or illegal drug use
  • Must not have ever been convicted of a felony or ever placed on community supervision, or ever convicted of barratry
  • Must not be on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any offense above a Class C Misdemeanor
  • Must not have been convicted or a misdemeanor above a Class C within the last 10 years
  • Must demonstrate weapons proficiency
  • Must pass an oral interview examination and a background check
  • Must pass a psychological examination, polygraph examination, physical examination, and a drug screen
  • Must pass a physical fitness assessment
Have active duty military experience? Please be sure to bring your Form DD-214 on the test date for additional points. Must have honorable discharge.
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POLICE CADET JOB DESCRIPTION: 
 
DEFINITION
Entry-level non-sworn position that attends approved basic peace officer course at a local police academy, and  successfully passes TCOLE exam. Upon successfully passing the TCOLE basic peace officer exam the cadet will enter field training and be classified as a Police Officer.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
  • Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant or higher level police manager.
  • May exercise indirect supervision over sworn and non-sworn personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Maintain all physical and academic standards set by the academy.
  • Maintain positive attendance in accordance with the academy attendance policy.
  • Report regularly to department recruiting.
  • The Cadet will report any changes in their status to department recruiting (background, law enforcement interaction, living situation, etc.).
  • Zero conduct and performance deficiencies
  • Positive attitude and active engagement in all aspects of training
  • Attend all mandatory department meetings and events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment to police officer
  • Must possess at least a GED
  • Must not have a discharge from military service "under less than honorable conditions"
  • Must pass a physical fitness test (15 push-ups in one minute, 20 sit-ups in one minute, 1.5 mile run in 17:15, 300 meter run in 80 seconds)
  • Must pass a psychological examination, polygraph examination, physical examination, and a drug screen
  • Must pass an oral interview examination and a background check
  • Must demonstrate weapons proficiency
  • Must be free from drug dependency or illegal drug use
  • Must not have ever been convicted of a felony or ever placed on community supervision, or ever convicted of barratry
  • Must not be on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any offense above a Class C misdemeanor
  • Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor above a Class C within the last 10 years
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Standing, sitting, lying down, kneeling, twisting upper body, climbing, crawling, bending, stretching, walking, running, jumping, carrying, listening, using radios, talking, telephone use, use of computers extensively, qualifying with duty weapons, carrying of a duty weapon and other assigned tools, exposure to all outdoor conditions as well as inclement weather to include but not limited to sun, rain, heat or cold, the possibility of exposure to bio-hazard and hazardous materials, exposure to animals (wild & domestic) and has the ability to take physical control of another person as required and needed. 
 
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
No prior experience is required.  Applicant must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid Class “C” Texas Drivers License.  
 
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.                 
*Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.
 

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About City of La Porte

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Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1892
Headquarters
La Porte, TX
LinkedIn followers
2,131

A vibrant community, award winning schools, state-of-the-art library, spacious parkland, easy access to Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay, downtown Houston, a municipal government willing to partner with business for success, the hometown of nearly 33,000 residents and many petrochemical industries. That’s La Porte, Texas. The oldest incorporated town in East Harris County, located 25 miles east of downtown, Texas, La Porte continues to garner national accolades for its quality of life and municipal innovation. In 2004, Pat Summerall Productions designated La Porte one of the Best Managed Small Cities in the nation. The City of La Porte offers excellent employee benefits, such as: 11 holidays per calendar year Bereavement leave Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) Retirement Short and long-term disability Sick Leave Vacation Leave Interested in working for our team? Check out the available jobs and apply online at www.laportetx.gov/jobs

Offices: 604 W Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571, US

Planning & DevelopmentPoliceFireEMSPublic WorksEmergency ManagementParks & RecreationPurchasingFinanceand Municipal Court
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About City of La Porte

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1892
Headquarters
La Porte, TX
LinkedIn followers
2,131

A vibrant community, award winning schools, state-of-the-art library, spacious parkland, easy access to Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay, downtown Houston, a municipal government willing to partner with business for success, the hometown of nearly 33,000 residents and many petrochemical industries. That’s La Porte, Texas. The oldest incorporated town in East Harris County, located 25 miles east of downtown, Texas, La Porte continues to garner national accolades for its quality of life and municipal innovation. In 2004, Pat Summerall Productions designated La Porte one of the Best Managed Small Cities in the nation. The City of La Porte offers excellent employee benefits, such as: 11 holidays per calendar year Bereavement leave Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) Retirement Short and long-term disability Sick Leave Vacation Leave Interested in working for our team? Check out the available jobs and apply online at www.laportetx.gov/jobs

Offices: 604 W Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571, US

Planning & DevelopmentPoliceFireEMSPublic WorksEmergency ManagementParks & RecreationPurchasingFinanceand Municipal Court
View all jobs at City of La Porte

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