Career Opportunities

Non-public safety employment opportunities can be found on our Jobs page.

Police

The Civil Service Exam for Entry-Level Patrol Officer will be given on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The test will be held at the City of Palestine Council Chambers/Court Room at City Hall located at 504 North Queen Street, Palestine, TX 75801. 

Applicants must complete and submit the application, waivers, and certifications to the Civil Service Director by email or to the Palestine City Hall address. Your information must be received by the due date of October 6, 2023, no later than 5:00 p.m. Please verify your information has been received by calling 903-731-8421 before the deadline.

Be sure to fill out and submit the following documents:

Candidate Information


Fire

A Civil Service Exam for Entry Level Firefighters will be given on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 9 am.

Applicants must complete and submit applications, waivers, and certifications to the Civil Service Director listed in the left sidebar either by email or to the Palestine City Hall address, and make sure your information is received by the due date of Friday, February 10, 2023, no later than 5 pm. Please verify your information has been received by calling 903-731-8421 before the deadline.

Be sure to fill out and submit the following documents:

  • Application (PDF)
  • Waivers - signed and notarized (PDF)            Whether applying online or printing the application, you MUST print and have the waivers notarized and turned in prior to taking the exam. You WILL NOT be able to take the exam without the waivers.

Candidate Information