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“When you overhear from a Parkland doctor, ‘If I ever have a heart attack I hope I’m in Farmers Branch when it happens,’ you know you’re in capable hands with the FB Fire Department. Our Police Department is equally effective and highly visible. We have the deepest appreciation for the dedicated professionals we have looking out for us every hour of every day.”

– Ellen Toliver
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The Farmers Branch Police Department will accept applications for Police Officers beginning 3/7/11, closing 4/29/11.

There is an interest card for those that would like to be put on a contact list for the next time the job opens. 

 

2010-2011 Farmers Branch Police Officer Salary

                                                    Hourly                   Monthly          Yearly

10 years*                                     $32.13                   $5,569             $66,830
5 years*                                       $30.74                   $5,328             $63,939
36 months*                                 $29.42                   $5,099             $61,193
24 months*                                 $28.15                   $4,879             $58,552
12 months*                                 $26.93                   $4,667             $56,014
6 months*                                   $25.77                   $4,467             $53,602
End of Recruit Training             $24.66                   $4,274             $51,293
Recruit                                         $23.60                   $4,091             $49,088

* Calculated from end of recruit training

 

The Physical Agility Testing and written test for this opening will take place on 5/7/11. 

Applications must be put in online at Career Opportunities between 3/7/11 and 4/29/11.  If invited to test, please reserve the entire day for the testing.  Please prepare for the physical agility test; it is common for applicants to perform far below their potential when they do not prepare, often failing when they could have passed. 

Physical Agility Test Requirements

  • 1.5-mile run in 19:36 minutes or less
  • 300-meter run in 74 seconds or less
  • Bench press 100 lbs. or 60% body weight, whichever is less
  • 21 push-ups (no time)
  • Agility run in 22 seconds
  • Vertical jump 14.5 inches

Please check the Physical Agility Test Requirements document to obtain more information.

Certified Applicants

Lateral pay transfers are available for certified applicants.  Please call Sgt. Mike Hairston at 972.919.9315 for more information.