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City of Fort WorthPOLICE TRAINEE$3,337 monthly (while in Police Academy Training)$4,526 monthly ($54,312 annually upon graduation)TEST DATE AND LOCATION:  July 7- July 8, 2016, Multiple test times will be offered, beginning at 9:00 a.m.BOB BOLEN PUBLIC SAFETY BLDG505 W. Felix, St., Fort Worth, TexasThis eligibility list will be effective for three months. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: June 9 – June 23, 2016This eligibility list will be effective for three months. APPLY ON-LINE ONLY: careers.fortworthtexas.gov/SPECIAL NOTE: To be selected for a Police Academy Training Class, applicants must successfully pass a written test, a physical assessment test, a polygraph examination, an interview board, a medical examination, a psychological examination and an extensive background check. REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION: High school diploma; (or GED Certificate, plus 12 semester hours, with a âCâ average, of college).RESIDENCY: If employed as a Fort Worth Police Officer you must live within thirty (30) minutes of a designated report-in station; must be accomplished within six (6) months of employment.CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U. S. Citizen at the time of application. (Must be able to read and write the English Language).AGE: 21 â 44 years of age; (Must be 21-44 years of age by the date of your assigned Entry-Level Test/Civil Service Examination: Thursday, July 7th.)  LICENSE: Must present a valid and current driverâs license and possess an acceptable driving record.VETERAN: Must have received an Honorable Discharge to qualify for veteran points on passing score of 79 or more. DO NOT UPLOAD a copy of DD214 (Member 4) to your online application. Please email copy of your DD214 showing character of service (Member 4 Copy) including your name and best contact number to backgroundunit@fortworthtexas.gov , no later than 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2016. DD214 forms will not be accepted on the day of the examination.BENEFITS: http://fortworthtexas.gov/benefits/employee/    AND    http://www.fortworthpd.com/Recruiting/salary-benefits.aspx     APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: ⢠Visit website: https://careers.fortworthtexas.gov/ and click on the âPolice Traineeâ position. * Resumes will not be accepted.*⢠Add education by clicking on âDegree Informationâ complete all fields utilizing the magnifying glass and click on âSaveâ. (This will confirm your education information in the system.)⢠Next answer all questions on the Application Questionnaire. Open Ended section questions require a response or âN/Aâ.⢠Select âContinueâ once all questions have been answered and all information has been entered.⢠Complete the Self Identification Details section and click on âSubmitâFort Worth PoliceBackground Unit 505 W. FelixFort Worth, TX 76115backgroundunit@fortworthtexas.govCity of Fort WorthHuman Resources Department1000 Throckmorton StreetFort Worth, TX 76102www.fortworthtexas.gov/hr EEO Employer