Police Officer Academy

Currently hiring for our June 1st, 2026 police academy!!

A Police Recruit for the City of Arlington is an entry-level law enforcement professional who participates in a comprehensive training program designed to prepare recruits for sworn police officer duties. Under close supervision, the recruit attends a certified police academy to develop foundational knowledge in criminal law, patrol procedures, emergency response, firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, and community-oriented policing. Upon successful completion of academy and field training, the recruit is expected to enforce laws, protect life and property, maintain public order, and build positive relationships with the community while upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and public service.

Job Type: Full-time

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F D/V

Recruits will complete a 32-week academy followed by 17 weeks of field training. Upon completion of training, the recruit officer will be assigned to one of our four patrol districts. All patrol officers work 4 - 10 hour days with 3 days off each week.

After an initial time on patrol, officers have the option of moving into specialized units, such as criminal investigations, traffic unit, swat, community support, technical services.

To be eligible for employment at Arlington PD, you must:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Have:
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of post-secondary education as certified through a commission on higher education of a regional educational agency for colleges and universities recognized by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, or
• Four years of active-duty military experience with an honorable discharge, or
• 60 hours of college credit with two continuous years as a City of Arlington employee, or
• 60 hours of college credit with the completion of the Arlington PD Hometown Recruiting Program.
• For applicants who are already certified peace officers, please see our Lateral Transfer Academy page for eligibility requirements.

Salary

• Entry (Academy): $83,665/year
• 1 Year: $87,863/year
• 2 Years: $92,240/year
• 3 Years: $96,865/year
• 4 Years: $101,714/year
• 5 Years: $106,764/year
• 15 Years: $109,436/year
• 20 Years: $112,174/year

Additional Pay

• $110 per Month Education Pay
• $50 per Month Detective Pay
• $100 per Month Bilingual Pay
• 5% Police Training Officer
• 6% Shift Differential
• $600 Clothing Allowance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 20 Year Retirement
• 401K with 50% Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tax Saver Plan
• Generous Sick Leave Plan
• Uniform
• Firearm
• Ballistic Vest
• Deferred Compensation Plan