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Contact Phone Numbers:

UTRGV Police Directory: (956) 882-7777
UTRGV Campus Emergency: (956) 882-4911
Emergency: 911
Email: police@utrgv.edu

Edinburg Campus:

Police Station
501 N. Sugar Road,
Edinburg TX 78539

Brownsville/Harlingen Campus:

Police Station
2671 FJRM Ave.
Brownsville, TX 78520

Laredo Campus:

Police Station
1937 Bustamante St.
Laredo, TX 78041

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Hiring Procedures

The selection process for cadets consists of five phases. 

Phase I

  • Application
  • Personal History Statement The selection process for cadets consists of five phases. 

1. Work History
2. References
3. Credit History

Phase II

  • Test 1 (written examination)
  • Test 2 (physical agility)
  • Test 3 (written examination)

Phase III

  • Pre-Polygraph Information Statement

Phase IV

  • Begin Background Investigation

1. Criminal History
2. Driver's License

  • Polygraph
  • Physical Examination and Drug Screening
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Interview I - Oral Review Board

Phase V

  • Interview II - Chief of Police

At the end of the hiring process, successful applicants will interview with the Chief of Police. Conditional job offers may be made, which are dependent upon the successful completion of all phases. 

Procedure for Qualifying Applicants 

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