Cadet Program

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GENERAL SUMMARY 
The purpose of the Police Cadet Program is to recruit diverse future applicants to the ranks of the Fort Worth Police Department. This program is designed for high school graduates who are interested in and/or preparing for careers in law enforcement. Police Cadets assist personnel in their assigned area and perform a variety of public safety related duties in support of the department.

EXAMPLE ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

  1. Assist in investigation follow up; track emergency protective orders for Sexual Assault; contact reporting persons in missing person’s cases; assist investigative units as determined by the CID supervisors; file, review, and compile case packages.
  2. Assist at Citizen on Patrol (COP) and Citizen Police Academy (CPA) training and events. Provide community service.
  3. Assist the Recruiting Unit and Background Investigative Unit as scenario actors, uniform fittings, and physical assessments.
  4. Assist the Reality Based range master with range duties; assist defensive tactic instructors with equipment and installation.
  5. Provide crime analysis information to citizens; assist in researching and reporting of internal audits in the department.
  6. Answer telephones, file and perform data entry. Order, stock and maintain supplies as needed. Research and compile reports as needed. Assist with courier duties.
  7. Maintain required level of physical fitness for Police Cadets.
  8. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensure all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.

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REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND BENEFITS: 
Requirements:

  • Applicants will be required to pass a physical fitness assessment prior to employment. This test will include: 1.5 mile run in 17:51 minutes or less, 22 or more sit-ups in 1 minute, 11 or more push-ups: no time frame but cannot break plank form, and 500 meters on a rowing machine in 2:27 or less minutes on a damper setting of 5.  Please click here to learn more about the assessment.

  • Work hours will be limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates must be at least a High School graduate, between 18-25 years of age.

  • Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s license required.

Benefits and Pay:

  • Salary is $18.00 hourly. 
  • Partial Tuition Reimbursement for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (up to $1500 per year after 6 month probation period).

  • Uniforms will be provided.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact Sergeant Joshua Rodriquez at Joshua.Rodriquez@fortworthtexas.gov or 817-392-4105.

 

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