Police Trainee

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth invites applicants to apply for the Police Trainee Program. The role starts with police academy training, earning 5,460 USD per month during academy and 6,725 USD per month (about 80,709 USD annually) after graduation.

Testing is conducted November 4–7, 2026 at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Building in Fort Worth, TX. Candidates must meet education, citizenship, age, license, and background requirements, and veteran/education/CADETS points may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to read/write English.
• Ages 20–50; cannot be 51 by the entry test date.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Police Academy Training and related testing.
• Attend the Civil Service Police Trainee exam as scheduled.
• Follow instructions for background checks and conditional employment steps.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED with college hours

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Posting Closing on: Sunday, October 11, 2026

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 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 $5,460* per month (while in Police Academy Training)

Earn $6,725* per month ($80,709 annually upon graduation)

• amounts stated above are approximate

Test Dates

November 4 - 7, 2026. 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:

• VETERAN: Five (5) points for military veteran candidates with Honorable Discharge per DD-214.
• EDUCATION: Five (5) points for Bachelor’s degree (or higher). Education will be verified by Human Resources after the exam.
• CADETS: Two (2) points for graduates of the Fort Worth Police Department’s Cadet Program.

In order to receive veteran points, you must email your DD214 showing character of service (Member 4 or equivalent) to [e-mail] no later than 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Please include your name and best contact phone 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 (October 11, 2026) from the Fort Worth Police – Background Unit Email: [e-mail]

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 by email at [e-mail] with supporting documentation by October 12, 2026, 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 October 12, 2026, 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.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.