Laredo Police Department Application 2026: 30 Nov–12 Dec
Laredo Police Department application 2026: the next officer hiring cycle opens 30 November and closes 12 December. See pay, fitness test and steps.
USAIn brief
- Laredo PD will accept officer applications from 30 November to 12 December 2026.
- The pre-agility test is on 9–10 January 2027 and the written exam on 22 January 2027.
- The recruitment notice lists an academy salary of $56,992 and base pay of $82,540 from October 2027.
- Details and the application link are on the department's official site, JoinLaredoPD.com.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Organization | Laredo Police Department |
| Last date to apply | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Official source | Laredo Morning Times – Laredo police to begin new hiring cycle ✓ lmtonline.com |
The Laredo Police Department application for 2026 opens on Monday 30 November and closes on Saturday 12 December, the department announced on 12 November. New officers earn $56,992 while in the academy, and base pay reaches $82,540 from October 2027. Information and the application link are on the official recruiting site, JoinLaredoPD.com.
Key dates
The Laredo Morning Times reported the timetable from the department's announcement.
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 30 November 2026 |
| Applications close | 12 December 2026 |
| Pre-agility (fitness) test | 9–10 January 2027 |
| Written exam | 22 January 2027 |
What is the salary?
Pay is rising because city leaders and the officers' union, the Laredo Police Officers Association, recently agreed a five-year contract.
| Stage | Pay |
|---|---|
| Academy | $56,992 a year |
| Entry-level patrol, from January 2027 | About $78,000 (up from about $73,500) |
| Base pay, from October 2027 | $82,540 |
| Entry level by 2030 | More than $94,600 |
The contract also adds higher pay for evening and overnight shifts, $1 an hour extra at weekends, a $200-a-month patrol incentive, and larger education, certification and longevity payments.
What is the fitness test?
To pass the pre-agility stage you must complete:
- a 1.5-mile run in 15 minutes 20 seconds or less
- 29 push-ups in one minute
- 31 sit-ups in one minute
- an obstacle course where you climb a six-foot wall and drag a 180 lb dummy
The department's advice is not to wait for the window to open before you start training.
Who can apply?
The City of Laredo's civil service minimum standards for police, published with its last entrance-exam posting, include:
- US citizen living in the United States.
- Age 21 to 42. Applicants aged 18 to 20 need 60 college hours, an associate degree, or two years of active US military service with an honorable discharge.
- A score of 70% or more on the written exam.
- Body art rules: nothing offensive, and no tattoos on the head, face, neck or hands.
That document belongs to the previous cycle, so read the new application package when it is posted in case anything has changed.
How to apply — step by step
- Start at the department's recruiting website: JoinLaredoPD.com. Its "hiring process" page carries the fitness test video and exam news, and it links to the City of Laredo's online job system where the police entrance exam application is filed.
- Before 30 November, gather your documents: proof of citizenship, driver's license, high school diploma or GED, college transcripts if you are under 21, and military discharge papers (DD-214) if you served.
- From 30 November, open the police entrance exam application through the link on JoinLaredoPD.com and submit it online. The earlier posting was titled "Police Entrance Exam Application".
- Submit before 12 December. Do not leave it to the final evening.
- Attend the pre-agility test on 9 or 10 January, then sit the written exam on 22 January.
- Afterward, candidates who pass are placed on an eligibility list. The news report does not give the dates for later steps, so watch your email and the official site.
Questions? The recruitment office is on the first floor at 4712 Maher Ave., Laredo.
Applying is free and goes straight to the city. You do not need a recruiter or a paid "exam registration" service. Anyone charging a fee to submit your police application is not part of the Laredo Police Department.
Tips that raise your chances
- Train to beat the minimums, not match them. Time your 1.5-mile run every week from now.
- Practise the wall and the drag. Grip and leg strength matter as much as running.
- Check the tattoo rules honestly before you spend time on the form.
- Order transcripts and your DD-214 now. Missing paperwork is an easy way to lose a place.
- Prepare for the written exam. Brush up on reading comprehension, basic math and report writing; 70% is the pass mark.
- Keep your record clean. Traffic tickets and unpaid fines can come up in a background check.
Quick checklist: ID, citizenship proof, diploma, transcripts, DD-214 if relevant, running shoes, and the dates 30 November, 12 December, 9–10 January and 22 January in your phone.
What it means for job seekers
- The window is short: 13 days.
- The department is hiring to stop losing officers to state and federal agencies, which is why pay has gone up.
- Passing the tests does not guarantee a badge, but fitness and complete paperwork are the two things you fully control.
Other public-sector hiring: the USPS job fair in Yemassee on 17 November and the ABQ RIDE bus driver hiring event.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Laredo Police Department application open in 2026?
The window runs from 30 November to 12 December 2026, the department announced on 12 November.
What is the Laredo police fitness test?
A 1.5-mile run in 15 minutes 20 seconds, 29 push-ups in a minute, 31 sit-ups in a minute, and an obstacle course with a six-foot wall and a 180 lb dummy to drag.
How much does a Laredo police officer make?
The notice lists $56,992 during the academy. Entry-level patrol pay is about $78,000 from January 2027 and $82,540 from October 2027 under the new contract.
How old do you have to be to join Laredo PD?
The city's published minimum standards say 21 to 42, or 18 to 20 with 60 college hours, an associate degree or two years of honorable military service.
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