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Patrol Officer

Fort Wayne Police Department | Fort Wayne, IN

Posted Date 2/27/2025
Description

                The Fort Wayne Police Department is now accepting applications for the 70th Basic Recruit Class. Applications must be completed online, and interested applicants may begin that process by visiting https://www.joinfwpd.org or by texting JOINFWPD to 260-233-9850. The application period is open from March 1 – May 31, 2025. Interested applicants:

  • Must be between the ages of 21 – 39 at the time of appointment (Approximately July 15th, 2025)
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have a current, valid, driver’s license.
  • Have no felony convictions and cannot be on probation or parole.
  • Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the essential job functions of the patrol officer position.
  • All candidates must pass and complete all pre-employment testing outlined here: https://joinfwpd.org/police-recruit/. Pre-employment testing planned for June – December 2025.

FWPD Officers retire with paid insurance premiums*. Additional benefits include:

  • Current base pay: $79,232*
    • 1st year pay is 90% - $71,309*
    • 2nd year pay is 95% - $75,270*
    • 3rd year pay 100% - $79,232*
  • Shift Bonus
    • 2nd Shift (2PM – 10:30PM) - $3,300.00 per year.
    • 3rd Shift (10PM – 6:30AM) - $6,300.00 per year.
    • 8.5-hour shifts. 4 days on, 2 days off.
  • Pension eligibility at 20 years of service with paid insurance premiums by the City of Fort Wayne. Officers may max out their pension at 32 years of service.
  • Retention/Longevity bonus start at $1,500.00 in year 2, and up to $10,000.00 at year 20.
  • Yearly education bonus
    • $450 Associates Degree.
    • $900 Bachelors Degree.
    • $1400 Masters Degree.
    • $1900 Doctorate.
  • Veteran Bonus
    • $450 per year for qualifying Veterans*
  • Additional earning opportunities
    • Overtime is paid at time and a half.
    • Court time is paid at double time.
    • Holidays pay up to double time, plus receive the hours back if you work.
    • FTO Pay.
    • Call out team bonus*
  • Vacation
    • 7 Days for 6mo – 1yr and up to 34 days at 20 years.
    • 10 personal days every year.
  • Take home vehicle program with fuel paid for.
  • All equipment is provided.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options. Learn more at: https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/city-benefits.html
  • Gym reimbursement up to $400 per year.

Visit www.joinfwpd.org or text JOINFWPD to 260-233-9850 to begin.

Salary71,309.00 - 79,232.00 Annual
Field
Police
Police1
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Type
Entry Level

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