Special Recruitment

 
 
TCLEOSE Certified Peace Officer Abbreviated Academy

Now accepting applications for TCLEOSE Certified Peace Officers for an abbreviated 12-week police academy

To be considered an applicant for the abbreviated Academy
Individuals for this position must:
  • hold a current Texas Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education, AND
  • have served as a peace officer as defined in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 2.12, and have at least two (2) years of work experience in a law enforcement patrol capacity.
To apply by mail
Print and complete the employment application/questionnaire on the City of Fort Worth website listed below and follow the instructions on that website.
If you have questions about the information on the application, please call Police Backgrounds at (817) 871-6551.
To apply in person
Come in person from May 3, 2008 to May 24, 2008 at:
Fort Worth Police and Fire Training Center
1000 Calvert Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Be sure to bring your valid driver's license with you. If you are a military veteran, please bring a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 form).
For military veterans: An additional five (5) points will be added to a passing examination score of an applicant who served in the United States Armed Forces and received a honorable discharge. A DD214 (Long Form-Member 4) must be presented at the time of application that shows character of service. Military service credit will not be added to a score if documentation is presented after the eligibility list is created.
Information
Fort Worth Police Department
Police Backgrounds Section
Fort Worth Police and Fire Training Center
1000 Calvert
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
(817) 871-6551
City of Fort Worth Human Resources
(817) 392-7750
City of Fort Worth Police Trainee Announcement for Abbreviated Academy