SERVICE WITH RESPECT. DEDICATED TO PROTECT.

Join one of the most respected law enforcement agencies in the nation.

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Entry-Level Officers

Start your law enforcement career with full training and support.

Lateral Entry Officers

Continue your career with advanced pay and faster promotions.

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Why Choose FWPD?

Reasons to Join the FWPD in Texas

Mission-Driven Team

Focused on service, accountability, and inclusion.
Reasons to Join the FWPD in Texas

Competitive Pay & Incentives

Earn more with education, bilingual skills & experience.
Reasons to Join the FWPD in Texas

Community Support

Fort Worth stands with its officers.
Step into a career that’s more than a job — it’s a mission to serve, protect, and lead with purpose.

Proudly Protecting Fort Worth
for Over 150 Years

With deep roots in one of the fastest-growing cities in America, FWPD offers meaningful careers, structured advancement, and a supportive culture.

1,700+

Sworn Officers

$76K

Entry Salary

60+

Specialized Units

100%

City-Paid Training

WHAT WE OFFER

Serve with purpose in a city that stands behind its officers. No matter where you start, there’s a path forward at FWPD.

Lower Cost of Living: Make your salary go
further compared to LA, Chicago, or Seattle.

Promotions Built In: Take your Corporal exam
after just two years of active service.

Endless Opportunity: Explore 60+ specialties
units, including SWAT and Cyber Crimes.

Community Support: Join a department
that’s backed by the city and its residents.

Entry-Level: Launch your law enforcement career
with expert training and guidance.

Lateral Entry: Step into a higher-paying role if
you’re already certified to serve.

Academy Life: Experience hands-on learning in a
structured, full-time academy.

Promotion Paths: Grow your career through clear
milestones and leadership roles.

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HOW TO JOIN FWPD

From application to academy, here’s what to expect
at each stage.

Becoming a Fort Worth police officer is a step-by-step journey — and we’re here to guide you through it. From your initial application to your first day at the academy, each phase is designed to help us find the best candidates and prepare them for success in the field.

  1. Submit Application via Greenhouse
  2. Written Exam
  3. Physical Agility Test
  4. Background Investigation
  5. Oral Interview
  6. Psychological & Medical Exam
  7. Academy Start
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MEET YOUR RECRUITERS

Your first connection to a career with purpose.

Our dedicated recruiting team is here to guide you
through every step of the hiring process. Whether you’re
just starting out or bringing years of experience, our
officers are ready to answer your questions, share insight
from the field, and help you take the next step toward
joining the Fort Worth Police Department.