Lateral Police Officer: Experienced Path to Impact

The City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity pay

Education incentive pay

Uniform maintenance allowance

Bilingual pay

Sick leave 15 days

Holidays 9

Family sick leave 7 days

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking qualified police officers for lateral entry into the Fort Worth Police Department. Candidates must meet U.S.

citizenship, age cap, and Texas Peace Officer licensing requirements, with a 2-year active service minimum (30 sworn officers) and eligibility for TCOLE certification. Compensation ranges shown: $7,414 monthly ($88,976 annually) with 2–5 years’ experience, or $7,784 monthly ($93,415 annually) for 6+ years; plus longevity pay, education incentive pay,

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen at time of application.
• At hire, 2 years of active service in police/military with at least 30 sworn officers.
• Must have Texas Peace Officer License (TCOLE) by graduation if not already licensed.
• Must pass background, medical, psychological, polygraph, and PAT.

Education

High school diploma or GED with 12 credit hours

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking qualified police officers for lateral entry into the Fort Worth Police Department. Candidates must meet U.S.

citizenship, age cap, and Texas Peace Officer licensing requirements, with a 2-year active service minimum (30 sworn officers) and eligibility for TCOLE certification. Compensation ranges shown: $7,414 monthly ($88,976 annually) with 2–5 years’ experience, or $7,784 monthly ($93,415 annually) for 6+ years; plus longevity pay, education incentive pay,