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Welcome

If you’re taking the first step toward a law enforcement career with our agency, you’re in the right place.

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. See our contact page for additional methods of communication. 

$15k Bonus and Salary Increase Announcement

Signing Bonus & Pay Increase

The Austin Police Department is offering a $15k Signing Bonus to all new recruits and laterals. Additionally, our police officer base salary pay scale has increased to $65,411 - $109,382. Officers may qualify to earn monthly incentives such as: shift differential, bilingual pay, education pay, etc. Salaries will also increase with promotional and overtime opportunities. We are hiring through 2024. Apply today!

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Your Career with APD

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 the Austin community, you’re in the right place. As an Austin police officer you’ll be working in a large, diverse city with a growing population and many career opportunities. We offer over 50 specialized units that police officers can apply for after serving four years on patrol. We also have a large number of investigative units where our detectives work night and day to solve cases on behalf of our citizens and visitors. See yourself in a management position? We offer promotions all the way up to the rank of Commander. At APD, there’s a career path just for you.

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Upcoming Events

Thu, Sep 21, 2023
UTSA All Majors Career Expo
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

University of Texas San Antonio
HEB Ballroom 1 & 2
United States

Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Law Enforcement Hiring Expo
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

DoubleTree by HIlton Dallas - Love Field
3300 W Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75235
United States

Sun, Sep 24, 2023
VACAT Mid-Autumn Festival
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Holy Family Catholic School
9400 Neenah Ave
Austin, TX 78717
United States

Tue, Sep 26, 2023
Texas A&M Commerce
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Lucky's Fall 2023 L.E.O. Event
2200 Campbell St
Commerce, TX 75428
United States

All Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

September 21, 2023
UTSA All Majors Career Expo
September 22, 2023
Law Enforcement Hiring Expo
September 24, 2023
VACAT Mid-Autumn Festival
September 26, 2023
Texas A&M Commerce
September 27, 2023
Jack C Hays All Majors Job Fair
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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