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Austin Police incentive and pay increase announcement

Welcome

If you’re taking the first step toward a law enforcement career with our agency, you’re in the right place. We are looking for qualified men and women to join our team and help build a safer Austin. If you have a desire to protect and a heart to serve, we invite you to apply!

The Austin Police Department is offering a $15k Signing Bonus to all new recruits. Additionally, our police officer base salary pay scale has increased to $65,411 - $109,382.

Read through our website to learn what it takes to become an Austin Police officer. If you have any questions, our Recruiting team will be happy to answer them - text us at (512) 766-9222 or email us at apdrecruiting@austintexas.gov.

Why APD?
Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson

Message from the Chief

The Austin Police Department is comprised of officers from diverse backgrounds that are dedicated to public safety and innovative engagement that builds trust and respect  in the profession.  APD has over 50 non-patrol specialized units where officers may apply to work.  Air Support, Lake Patrol, Mounted Patrol, Special Operations and Police Technology are just a few examples of the great opportunities at the Police Officer rank. There are also opportunities for promotion to higher ranks, opening career potential that is virtually limitless.

If you have a heart to serve and are looking for a career that provides outstanding opportunities and a high degree of intrinsic satisfaction, then I encourage you to apply for the Austin Police Department – we’d love to have you join our team!

How to Apply

Upcoming Events

Wed, Oct 04, 2023
Angelo State University All Majors Career Fair
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Angelo State University
1910 Rosemont Dr
San Angelo, TX 76904
United States

Thu, Oct 05, 2023
SHSU College of Criminal Justice Career Fair
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sam Houston State University
Lowman Student Center Orange Ballroom
Huntsville, TX 77340
United States

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 - Sun, Oct 15, 2023
Austin City Limits Music Festival
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

ACL Fest
Zilker Park
Austin, TX
United States

Mon, Oct 09, 2023
4EVER TEXAS Student-Athlete Career & Internship Fair
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

University of Texas
DKR Memorial Stadium (North End Zone)
1st Floor Hall of Fame
Austin, TX
United States

All Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

October 4, 2023
Angelo State University All Majors Career Fair
October 5, 2023
SHSU College of Criminal Justice Career Fair
October 6, 2023 - October 15, 2023
Austin City Limits Music Festival
October 9, 2023
4EVER TEXAS Student-Athlete Career & Internship Fair
October 10, 2023
Texas A&M Kingsville Fall 2023 Javelina Career Expo
City of Austin

Austin Police Department Recruiting

1520 Rutherford Lane, Bldg. 3, Austin, TX 78754

(512) 974-4211

APDRecruiting@austintexas.gov

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