Career Opportunities - Fort Wayne Police Department

Application Process

Details: Published: Monday, 22 June 2020 08:24

The Fort Wayne Police Department hiring process has closed. The next process runs March 1, 2023- May 31, 2023. If you have any questions about the recruit process, please text JoinFWPD to 260-233-9850.

If you are in the current process, please see below for important upcoming dates. The same application is used for both type of applicants but there is a section where you can select which type.

Step 1:

-Text "JOINFWPD" to 260-233-9850 to text or chat with a recruiter.

Step 2:

Hiring process is closed

The following information will assist applicants:

FWPD JOB DESCRIPTION:

Patrol and Lateral Officer Job Description- CLICK HERE

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE PROCESS:

Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the selection process overview.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE CURRENT PROCESS

Please note these dates/times are subject to change:

August 16 – 18, 2022 – Interviews
August 13, 2022 – FIT Test
August 1, 2022 – FIT Test Notice Sent
July 16, 2022 – Written Test
- 0820 Check-in
- 0900 Test Starts
- 1200 Test Ends
- 1300 Practice FIT Test
June 8 – July 16, 2022 – Administrative Time
June 8, 2022 – Sign-ups for Written Test Dispersed
June 7, 2022 – 5:00 PM – Applications Close
Aug. 19 –Sept. 23, 2022 – Background Investigation / CVSA’s
Sept. 23 – Sept. 30, 2022 – Review of Backgrounds
October 17 - 19, 2022 – Psychological Testing/Interviews
October 21, 2022 – Psychological Review
October 24– November 18, 2022 – Physicals
November 21 - 15- Doctor Review of Physicals
December 1, 2022 – Review of Physicals
December 13, 2022 – Pension Board
December 15– 16, 2022 – Board of Public Safety Interviews
January 3, 2023 – Orientation
January 30, 2023- Academy Start
July 7, 2023 – Graduation of 67^th Basic Class

THE FOLLOWING ARE DOCUMENTS TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR THE EXAM :

Reading Comprehension Manual:B

Candidates must study this guide for at least two weeks prior to their test dates. There will be twenty questions on the exam which draw directly from this Reading Manual. Click here to access the Reading Comprehension Manual: Reading Comprehension Manual for Entry-Level LE Officers

Candidate Orientation Guide (Optional):B

Applicants may order the “NPST-R Candidate Orientation Guide” by clicking the following link: Candidate Orientation Guide . The guide will cover the whole test which will include the practice test questions.

The NPST_R Candidate Orientation Guide can be downloaded as a PDF file and saved or printed. Please read through the disclaimer page in order to have a successful download. There will be an option to pay with a PayPal account or as a PayPal guest with a debit/credit card. The download link will be located on the Order Details-Checkout Status page once payment is submitted and PayPal redirects the process back to the FPSI site.

Applicants must pay close attention to ALL instructions on both FPSI and PayPal’s websites in order to download any guide properly.

Qualifications

Details: Published: Monday, 22 June 2020 08:03

The Fort Wayne Police Department hiring process is currently closed. The next process runs March 1, 2023- May 31, 2023. If you have any questions about the recruit process, please text JoinFWPD to 260-233-9850.

Selection Process Overview:

The selection process for all candidates includes the successful completion of:

An application for employment with the City of Fort Wayne’s Human Resources Department.
A written examination.
A physical ability test.

An oral interview with a panel comprised of citizens in the Fort Wayne community and two members of the Fort Wayne Police Department
A comprehensive background investigation — including two voice stress analysis exams in order to determine truthfulness in the following areas: criminal history drugs, morality, and honesty
Psychological testing
A conditional offer of employment
A physical examination (cost shared equally between City and applicant)
A review with the Local Police Pension Board
An oral interview with the Board of Public Safety
State of Indiana Police Pension Board Review

(The above eleven-step process takes approximately six months from the last day applications are
accepted.)

Basic police academy curriculum (21 weeks)
Field Training Officer Program (six months)
Unsupervised Probationary status (additional six months)

Benefits:

Vacation: Accrued days- based on years of service.
Paid Holidays
Personal Days
State Pension: Based on 20 years of service; State administered pension– collectable at age 52. Officer contributes 6% of pension costs.
Insurance: City-paid life insurance & City-paid accidental death insurance; several health insurance options available.

Salary:

2022 Annual Gross

1^st year: $59,529.42
2^nd year: $66,143.81

2023 Annual Gross

1^st year: $62,505.90
2^nd year: $69,451.00

2024 Annual Gross

1^st year: $65,630.00
2^nd year: $72,923.55

- 2^nd shift bonus: $3,300
- 3^rd shift bonus: $6,600
- Longevity bonus
- Education bonus
- Uniform allowance: All initial uniforms and equipment furnished at time of hire, including body armor and weapon
- FWPD has a take home vehicle program

Basic Recruit Applicant Testing Process:

Once the application process is completed, applicants will then move into the testing process which consists of (9) steps. Each step must be successfully completed before an applicant can move to the next phase of the testing process.

Written Test
Physical Fitness Test (see videos above for helpful tips)
– Sit-ups: 25 (in one minute or less)
– Push-ups: 21 (“male-style” without stopping )
– Vertical jump: 14 inches (three attempts allowed)
– 300 Meter Run: 82 seconds (or less)
– 1 1/2 Mile Run: 17 minutes and 30 seconds (or less)
Fitness Standards increase prior to exit of the Basic Recruit Class
Oral Interview
Background Investigation
Voice Stress Test
Psychological Testing
Medical Examination
PERF Board

Minimum Requirements:

Successfully complete pre-employment physical fitness test. (see videos above for helpful tips)
21-39 years of age at time of appointment.
U.S. Citizen.
High School Diploma, the equivalent, or a G.E.D.; education beyond high school preferred.
Correctable vision to 20-30 in each eye.
Current valid driver’s license.
Physically and mentally able to perform essential job functions of the patrol officer position.

Employment Standards for Lateral Transfers:

Must already be a sworn/certified police officer. No minimum years of experience is necessary.
Successfully complete pre-employment physical fitness test.(see videos above for helpful tips)
- Physical Fitness Test
  – Sit-ups: 29 (in one minute or less)
  – Push-ups: 25 (“male-style” without stopping )
  – Vertical jump: 16 inches (three attempts allowed)
  – 300 Meter Run: 71 seconds (or less)
  – 1 1/2 Mile Run: 16 minutes and 28 seconds (or less)
21-39 years of age at time of appointment. Applicants can be older than 39 if already enrolled in PERF (Public Employees Retirement Fund).
U.S. Citizen.
High School Diploma, the equivalent, or a G.E.D.; education beyond high school preferred.
Correctable vision to 20-30 in each eye.
Current valid driver’s license.
Physically and mentally able to perform essential job functions of the patrol officer position.

It is the policy of the City of Fort Wayne to assure equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran’s status.

You may click on the link below to see the current the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP 07/13/09)

FWPD's EEOP

EVOC 49938258 2550282074987521 6955163167471173632 o