Job Posting Closing on: Monday, March 31, 2025 The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

THE CITY OF FORT WORTH POLICE TRAINEE PROGRAM NEEDS YOU!

Earn $4,628

• per month (while in Police Academy Training) Earn $6,339
• per month ($76,076 annually upon graduation)
• amounts stated above are approximate

APPLY TODAY!

Online Applications accepted: January 13, 2025, through March 31, 2025

TEST DATES:

June 4 - 7, 2025. Multiple testing times will be offered during that week.

LOCATION

Bob Bolen Public Safety Bldg., 505 W. Felix, St., Fort Worth, TX. 76115 Must provide a valid email address and phone number to receive test notifications.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High school diploma; (or GED Certificate, plus 12 semester hours, with a "C" average, from an accredited college or university) .

CITIZENSHIP

Must be a U . S . Citizen at the time of application . ( Must be able to read and write the English Language ).

AGE:

20 - 50 years of age; (Applicants must be 20 years of age and not be 51 years of age by the last date of their entry-level test)

LICENSE:

Must present a valid and current driver's license and possess an acceptable driving record .

ADDITIONAL EXAM POINTS

Additional points up to a maximum of five (5) cumulative points shall be added to a passing exam score as follows:

CADETS:

Two (2) points for graduates of the Fort Worth Police Department's Cadet Program.

EDUCATION

Five (5) points for Bachelor's degree (or higher). Education will be verified by Human Resources after the exam.

VETERAN:

Five (5) points for military veteran candidates with Honorable Discharge per DD-214. In order to receive veteran points, you must email your DD214 showing character of service (Member 4 or equivalent) to [email protected] no later than 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025 . Please include your name and best contact number in the email. DD214s will not be accepted on the day of the examination. Once your information has been properly submitted online, please expect an email after posting closes (March 31, 2025) from the Fort Worth Police -

Background Unit Email:

[email protected]

SPECIAL NOTE

To be selected for a Police Academy Training Class, applicants must successfully pass a written or electronic exam, physical assessment tests, a polygraph examination, an interview board, a medical examination, a psychological examination and an extensive background check. Following the exam, if you receive a passing score, your name will be added to the Police Trainee Program eligibility list and may remain on the list for one year or until the list is exhausted.

Accommodations:

Applicants who may need an ADA reasonable accommodation must contact the Human Resources Department at (817) 392-7751 or email [email protected] with supporting documentation by May 2, 2025, so that the requested accommodation can be evaluated and arrangements can be made. An accommodation may be provided if the request is supported by appropriate documentation, is reasonable, and does not constitute an undue hardship. If the City does not receive notification and appropriate documentation by May 2, 2025 the City may still provide, but is not obligated to provide, reasonable accommodation. For a review of all minimum standards for becoming a Police Officer, please see Chapter 5 of the following link: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/hr/administration/prr/civilservice

PLEASE BE ADVISED

The Civil Service Police Trainee exam will be a live in-person exam. Qualified applicants will be required to report in person on their assigned date and time.