Austin Police Department Recruiting

Come stop by the recruiting booth! We'd love to meet you.

🎉 Get Ready for National Night Out 2026! 🎉

Austin’s biggest night of community, connection, and fun is almost here—and we’re kicking things off in style! 🚓👮‍♀️🚒

Join the Austin Police Department for our National Night Out Kick-Off Party this Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8–11 a.m. at the Mueller Home Depot.

Come say hello to your local first responders, check out awesome vehicle displays 🚔, meet community vendors, grab some swag, and discover local resources you can bring back to your neighborhood for National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6! 🎉

Longhorns, we see you! 🤘 Our recruiting Detectives Ruff and Rodriguez hit the University of Texas at Austin campus today for a career expo, connecting with students and sharing what a career with Austin Police has to offer. Hook ’em! 🚔

Check out our calendar of events at APDRecruiting.org to find out where you can meet us next!

Join the Austin Police Recruiting Team at the Texas Woman's University Career Expo!

🗓Tuesday, October 6, 11am - 2pm
📍304 Administrative Drive, Denton, Texas

We'll be there and would love to meet you! Stop by our booth and learn more about career opportunities with the Austin Police. We look forward to seeing you!

Ready to take the next step in your career? 💼

Texas A&M University–Central Texas will host the Fall 2026 Internship & Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The free event is open to all job seekers and gives attendees the opportunity to speak directly with employers about internships, entry-level opportunities, and part-time and full-time positions.

Participating employers include the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Killeen ISD, the Texas State Auditor’s Office, and the Sherwin-Williams Company.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Bill Yowell Conference Center, Warrior Hall

Advance registration is encouraged through Oct. 6, and walk-ins are welcome. Business casual attire is recommended, and attendees should bring several printed copies of their resume.

Read the full story and register for the Fall 2026 Internship & Career Fair: https://bit.ly/3TMv5Mw

You can make the ultimate lateral move to the Austin Police in just 12 weeks.

We value your experience, and we pay like it:
💰 Earn a $97,385/year rate while you are in the academy.
📈 Upon graduation, your pay immediately matches your prior years of service (up to and capped at the 6-year pay step).
🎸 Fast-track your transition and immerse yourself in Austin’s unmatched culture.

Don't redo your rookie year. Learn more and apply on our website at APDRecruiting.org

Celebrating the strength, dedication, and leadership of women in law enforcement today at Austin City Hall. 🏙️

Thank you, Council Member Velásquez, for honoring the proud women of the Austin Police

We loved connecting with students and alumni from Austin Community College and Huston-Tillotson University today! 🎓

Missed us at these events? We’d love to meet you at the next one! Check out our current events calendar on our website to see where we’ll be next. 👋