Police Trainee: Paid Academy Path to Officer (Fort Worth)

National Police; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Worth is seeking candidates for the Police Trainee Program in Fort Worth, TX. The role offers a starting monthly salary of $5,460 during Police Academy training, rising to about $80,709 yearly after graduation.

Applicants must meet education, citizenship, age, and driver’s license requirements and prepare for a multi‑stage testing process. Tests are scheduled for November 4–7, 2026, at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Building.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High school diploma or GED with 12 college hours and C average.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen at time of application; must read/write English.
• Age: 20–50 years; not 51 by last entry‑level test date.

Responsibilities

• Police Trainee screening includes written/electronic exam, physical tests, polygraph, interview board, medical and psychological exams, and extensive background check.
• Selected candidates may be placed on a trainee eligibility list for up to one year or until exhausted.
• Accommodations may be requested via HR with documentation by the stated deadlines.

Job description

City of Fort Worth is seeking candidates for the Police Trainee Program in Fort Worth, TX. The role offers a starting monthly salary of $5,460 during Police Academy training, rising to about $80,709 yearly after graduation.

Applicants must meet education, citizenship, age, and driver’s license requirements and prepare for a multi‑stage testing process. Tests are scheduled for November 4–7, 2026, at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Building.