Civil Service Office

The Civil Service Office administers processes regarding the initial selection, advancement, and conditions of employment of Fire Fighters and Police Officers in accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, Civil service Commission Rules, and agreements with employee associations.

Police Department Lateral Hiring Process:

Modified Hiring Requirements: At the time of application, each applicant must have a peace officer's license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), if an applicant does not have a license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), they must be able to obtain a peace officer's license from TCOLE within one month of graduation from an accredited academy, and on Lateral Entry scale available up to the Police Officer II Level (2-3 years experience), contingent upon experience and at the discretion of the Police Chief

Additionally, an applicant: Must have reached a minimum age of 21 years, be a U.S. citizen, (born or naturalized), have a valid driver license, have a stable employment and credit history, and must pass all phases of the application process with the exception of the written civil service test.

Fire Department Entry Exams and Testing

Are you interested in being a Firefighter with the City of Del Rio?

Opportunities come open on a regular basis and those who are interested should know that in order to be hired, a written exam and a physical agility test is required. The written exam is 70 to 100 questions to be completed in a set time, and the physical exam, replicates what a firefighter might need to do while responding to a call.

A video of the agility test can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

Del Rio Fire Physical Agility Test

Civil Service Director Key Functions:

Coordinates and administers Civil Service Commission Meetings, administers promotional written exams & assessment processes, coordinates entrance exams for entry positions, coordinate Civil Service appeal hearings, processes public information requests, processes requests for certifications  (promotions), and maintains Civil Service Personnel Files.

Civil Service Commissioners and Meetings: 

  • Commissioner Place 1 - Roger Dixon - Appointed Dec 19, 2023 - Term ends Nov 28, 2026
  • Commissioner Place 2 - Chairman, David Clay Cowan - Re-appointed May 13, 2025 - Term ends June 11, 2028
  • Commissioner Place 3 - Vice Chairman, Ruben H. Luna - Appointed March 25, 2024 - Term ends March 24, 2027

Civil Service Commission meetings are open public meetings, regularly scheduled on the 1st Monday of every month.

Civil Service Commission Agendas and Minutes

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