FWPD Career Information

General Hiring Information and Application Process
The Fort Wayne Police Department is a full service, highly skilled law enforcement agency. This agency is guided by a community policing philosophy...

Selection Process
The selection process for all candidates includes the successful completion of: An application for employment with the City of Fort Wayne's Human...

Basic Recruit Applicant Testing Process
1st Step: Physical Fitness Test - Situps: 25 in one minute or less - Pushups: 18 without stopping - Vertical: 14 Three attempts allowed - 300...

Career Opportunities
The following are considered merit ranks within the Fort Wayne Police Department. • Sergeant • Lieutenant The Mayor may make appointments to the...

Employment Standards
21-35 years of age at the time of appointment. U.S. Citizen. High school diploma, the equivalent, or a G.E.D.; education beyond high school...

Salary
Probationary Officer Pay: (First Year) $40,996.23 (effective 2007) Patrol Officer Pay: (After First Year) $45,518.04 (effective 2007) Second...

Benefits
Vacation 6 months - 1 year of service: 7 Days per year 1 year - 3 years of service: 12 Days per year 4 years - 5 years of service: 18 Days...