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Recruiting Unit

We are currently accepting applications. Applications are available for download for cadet classes starting in April 2014.  We will continue to accept applications until all of our testing dates are full. Testing dates are now posted on the web site for testing in 2013.

The Austin Police Department (APD) encourages all qualified men and women to apply with one of the top law enforcement agencies in the nation.  As an Austin police officer, you'll be working in a large, diverse city with a growing population and will have many career opportunities.

The Austin Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act.

We are currently accepting applications for a Modified Academy starting in January of 2014.  If you are an officer and have 3 years of police experience, please click on the following link for further information about the upcoming Modified Academy.

Austin Police Department Modified Academy January, 2014 [1]

Applicant Only Preparation for Physical Testing Assessment Program [2]

Recruiting Office

The Austin Police Recruiting Office is located in northeast Austin, east of IH-35 and north of US-183. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Working for APD [17]
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Source URL (retrieved on May. 24, 2013): http://www.austintexas.gov/department/recruiting-unit

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[1] http://www.austintexas.gov/page/austin-police-department-modified-academy#overlay-context=
[2] http://www.austintexas.gov/page/applicant-only-preparation-physical-testing-assessment-program
[3] http://www.austintexas.gov/department/application-process
[4] http://www.austintexas.gov/page/benefits-and-salary
[5] http://www.austintexas.gov/page/career-paths
[6] http://www.austintexas.gov/department/contacts-locations#overlay-context=user
[7] http://www.austintexas.gov/content/1160/FAQ/1792
[8] http://www.austintexas.gov/department/helpful-links-0
[9] http://www.austintexas.gov/page/hiring-process
[10] http://www.austintexas.gov/department/college-internship-program
[11] http://www.austintexas.gov/page/police-officer-duties
[12] http://www.austintexas.gov/content/1160/Programs/1792
[13] http://www.austintexas.gov/page/recruiting-ride-along-program#overlay-context=
[14] http://www.austintexas.gov/page/recruiting-job-fairs
[15] http://www.austintexas.gov/page/test-dates
[16] http://www.austintexas.gov/content/police-training-academy
[17] http://www.austintexas.gov/department/working-apd
[18] http://www.austintexas.gov/resident/public-safety-employment
[19] http://www.austintexas.gov/department/helpful-links
[20] http://www.austintexas.gov/department/contacts-locations