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Pharr police reports stronger test turnout; fire deputy chief to retire after 37 years
Summary
Pharr Police Chief Juan Gonzalez said about 112 applicants attended the recent entry-level exam and roughly 20 candidates are now certified; Deputy Chief Carlos Arispe announced he will retire after 37 years and thanked colleagues.
Pharr Police Chief Juan Gonzalez told the Civil Service Commission that the city's recent civil service exam saw increased turnout, with “approximately about 112 applicants that showed up to the test,” and that the department currently has “about 20 plus” certified officers on the eligibility list. He thanked Civil Service Director Veronica Ramirez and her staff for support during the testing process.
Chief Gonzalez also invited the public to a community truck-or-treat event scheduled for Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at 500 North Jackson, where the department and partner agencies will participate.
Deputy Chief Carlos Arispe of the Pharr Fire Department said a new battalion chief and new lieutenant will come from recent promotional processes, but that no candidate passed for the deputy chief promotion. Arispe announced he will retire after 37 years of service and reflected on his career, noting prior military service and roles including fire marshal. “It's been an honor to serve,” he said.
Civil Service Director Veronica Ramirez said overall operations are running smoothly and congratulated Arispe, noting that outreach and promotion for this testing cycle increased participation after prior years of decline.
Commission members used the meeting to recognize National First Responders Day and thanked law enforcement, fire, EMS and communications staff. The commission adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
