Benefits of Working With Fort Worth Police Department

We Take Care of Our Own

You show up for Fort Worth. We show up for you—with one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in Texas law enforcement.

Starting Salary: $66,000+ during Police Academy Training, increasing to $78,358 upon graduation, with additional progression and specialty pay opportunities.
Retirement: Earn a pension after 25 years with no minimum age requirement
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for officers and families
Paid Leave: Accrue vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
Education Incentives: Receive bonuses for degrees, language skills, or advanced training
Wellness Programs: Access to mental health resources, chaplain services, and peer support teams

FWPD supports your whole self—physically, financially, emotionally.

$5,460 per month ($66,000 starting annually while in Police Academy Training)
$6,339 per month ($76,076 annually upon graduation)

In addition to this base pay:

Shift Differential: 6% additional pay for all hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM
Longevity Pay: $4 per month times the number of years of service, up to 25 years
Incentive Pay: $60 per month for associate degree, or $180 per month as a college graduate, following one or more years of service after commissioned, (college degree must be in related areas); $30 per month for intermediate certificate, or $60 per month for advanced certificate, State of Texas Certification (Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Education)
Court Pay: If you are required to appear in court on your time, you receive overtime pay
Bilingual Incentive Pay: Up to $125 per month upon successful completion on Language Proficiency
Uniform Allowance: $325.00 per year