Updated
Hiring Information - We had anticipated taking
applications in June 2009; however, we will be postponing
acceptance of applications online until August 2009. Please
continue to watch this website and the City of Fort Worth
website and we will announce the application date as that
information becomes available.
The Fort Worth Police Department endeavors to hire the most qualified
applicants to become police officers for the City of Fort Worth.
Our requirements conform to the standards issued by the Texas Commission
on Law Enforcement Standards and Education. In addition, the department
may mandate more professional standards not indicated in our basic
requirements. (Requirements are subject to change)
Education:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and 12 semester
hours of college.
Residency:
Must live within 30 minutes of designated report-in station;
must be accomplished within six (6) months of employment.
Age Requirements:
21-44 years of age (cannot have reached 45 years of age by
date of civil service exam)
Special
Note: Applicants must successfully pass a written test, a
physical assessment test, a background check, a psychological
examination, a polygraph examination, interview and medical
examination.
TCLEOSE
standards have been revised effective March 1, 2001 and apply
to the current recruitment process:
Never
have been convicted OR have been on court-related community
supervision or probation for any offense above the grade
of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within
the last ten years.
Never
have been convicted of any family violence offense.
License:
Valid and current Texas Class "C" driver's license.
Veteran:
Please submit a photocopy of DD214 at time of application
that shows 180 days of consecutive "active duty"
days. Must also have received an Honorable Discharge to qualify
for veteran points on a passing score of 70.
Submission
of a complete application for the position of police trainee requires
the following:
Complete
written application
Certified
copy of official birth certificate
Certified
copy of Naturalization paper (if applicable)
Copy
of valid Drivers License
Copy
of official high school diploma or GED
If GED,
proof of 12 hours from an accredited college with a 2.0 GPA
or higher
Copy
of Military Discharge Paper (DD214 or DD256) showing discharge
Copy
of Social Security card
Official
Driving Record
After
meeting all preliminary requirements, every applicant is required
to complete the following procedures:
Written
Examination (Civil Service Exam)- Applicants are required
to take a written test. An individual's test score (plus any
veterans points on scores 70 and above) will be used to determine
an individual's rank on the eligibility list. The highest
ranked candidates will proceed through the following process:
Fitness
Assessment - Applicants are required to complete a Physical
Assessment Test (PAT) which basically is a obstacle course.
The test consists of a sprint and barrier surmount, stair
climb, physical restraint task (power training machine), pursuit
run, victim rescue, and concludes with a trigger pull evaluation.
The applicant will be wearing approximately 14 to 17 pounds
of gear during the test to represent standard-issued gear
a police officer would be wearing. The assessment is a timed
event, with the maximum allowable time for the PAT being 2
minutes and 55 seconds. The PAT is conducted on a pass/fail
basis.
Personal
History - After successful completing the physical agility
tests, applicants will be issued a Personal History Booklet
requiring detailed information from the applicant.
Background
Investigation - A background investigation will be conducted
to verify information provided by the candidate and to determine
if the candidate meets the minimum standards for the position
of police trainee.
Polygraph
- Applicant will be required to take a polygraph test.
Oral
Review Board - An oral review board will conduct an interview
with each candidate who meets minimum standards. The board
will determine if the candidate can perform the essential
functions of the job.
Psychological
Examination - The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer
Standards and Education requires that all peace officers be
examined by a licensed psychologist who certifies that they
are in satisfactory psychological and emotional health to
be a police officer.
Medical
Examination - Final applicants will be given a thorough physical
examination appropriate for the essential physical functions
of a police officer position.
Final
Appointment - Final appointment is contingent upon recommendation
by the Chief of Police and approval by the City Manager, in
addition to successful completion of the psychological and
physical examination.
Physical
Assessment Video
(If unable to view, try to download)
For
information about applications, contact:
The
City of Fort Worth
Human Resources
1000 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 392-7750
(817) 392-8557
1-800-532-0678 HR@fortworthgov.org
Fort Worth Police Training Academy
1000 Calvert Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-6551 recruiting@fortworthpd.com
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 $120 per month
as a college graduate, following one or more years of service
after commissioned, (college degree must be in related areas);
or $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
BENEFITS:
PROMOTIONS:
Promotions are granted on basis of competitive Civil Service
examination.
FRINGE
BENEFITS:
15
days sick leave each year
Three
(3) weeks paid vacation
Nine
(9) paid holidays
Seven
(7) days family sick leave
Tuition
reimbursement
Retirement
Fund
Credit
Union
Military
leave
Life
insurance and co-paid group hospitalization available
in service area
Dental
Plan
Fort
Worth Employees' Retirement Fund
Membership Benefits
Permanent employees of the City of Fort Worth compose the membership
of The Employees' Retirement Fund. Currently, members contribute
8.25 percent of their salary while the city contributes 15.74 percent,
with the exception of police officers who contribute 8.73 percent
and the city contributes 16.46%.
Members
are vested after completing five years of credited service with
the city.
When
members leave city employment prior to retirement, they are entitled
to a refund of their contribution plus interest compounded bi-weekly
to equal 5.25 percent annual rate. If vested, a terminated member
may also choose to receive their retirement pension at their regular
retirement date, or an early retirement as early as age 50. Individual
member records are distributed during March of each year showing
member contributions, interest, and normal retirement date.
The
normal retirement date is the last day of the month in which the
earliest of the following occurs:
The vested
member reaches 65 years of age.
The vested
member reaches an age which when added to the credited years
of service equals 80.
The vested
police officer completes 25 years of service.
The
City of Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund was created by an
ordinance which was approved and adopted by the City Council, September
12, 1945. On January 1, 1946, the Employees' Retirement Fund began
serving city employees. Original membership of the fund, was 1029
with pensions of $4,349 the first year. Today, active membership
has grown to 6,379 members with pensions of $102,574,801 paid to
3,304 retirees, dependent children, and surviving spouses during
the calendar year 2008.
Since
the creation of the fund in 1945, the retirement fund has invested
in a well-diversified portfolio and continues to strive for growth
to assure its members secure retirements. The Fund is governed by
a 13-member Board of Directors, seven of whom are elected by the
membership with an additional six appointed by City COuncil. The
Police Department has one position for an active officer and an
additional one for a retired officer. The elected trustees serve
staggered two year terms. The Fund is administered by a 14-member
staff run by an Executive Director, who reports to the Board of
Directors.
The
market value of the Employees' Retirement Fund was $1.4 billion
as of June 30, 2009. These funds are invested in domestic and international
stocks, corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, real estate private
equity, absolute return strategies, and money market funds. This
diversification of assets is intended to provide growth as well
as security for the fund and your retirement.
For
complete information on the Retirement Fund, including its Board
of Directors, staff, investments, benefits and administrative rules,
please check out the Fund's website at http://www.fwretirement.org
