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Amarillo Police Department

Location: Amarillo, TX
County: Potter

Hiring recorded

The recruit posting JR1057 is not currently reachable. The live posting is Police Officer (In-State Lateral Entry) JR2397 through 9/18/2026. Tests must be completed by 9/18/2026. Lateral start 11/12/2026. An earlier recruit notice listed an exam on 8/22/2026 and the 108th Academy on 12/3/2026. Recruit Step 1 $72,847 vs budget POL760 $90,250 one FTE. Apply careers.amarillo.gov.

Hiring status checked Aug 21, 2026. Deadlines change without notice; confirm on the official page.

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Record figures

$72,847
Starting pay

About the department

No source on file

Bulk-imported from a public agency roster. Unconfirmed.

Municipal police department serving Amarillo. Recruit Officer (Step 1) is $72,847 on Benefits/Salaries. Recruit JR1057 is not the current posting. Laterals JR2397 open through September 18, 2026. Headquarters (806) 378-3038.

What a candidate must hold or clear

Eligibility

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Age: Hiring Process: age 21 on first day of police academy. No maximum age limit. JR2397 laterals: 21st birthday by hire date as a lateral entry officer.

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Official site: https://amarillo.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amarillo_External_Career_Site/job/Police/POLICE-OFFICER_JR2397

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