Houston Police Department
- Location
- Houston, TX
- County
- Harris
NEOGOV 5328764 Police Trainee open 05/11/2026, closing Continuous. Cadet $52,000. Probationary 2,376.00 biweekly on Exhibit A FY2027. Classes about every two to three months (FAQ every three months, 75-85 cadets). Academy 30-31 weeks vs home 6 month. Process 90-180 days. Apply hpdcareer.com/application_process.html.
Hiring status checked Aug 21, 2026. Deadlines change without notice; confirm on the official page.
Record figures
About the department
Bulk-imported from a public agency roster. Unconfirmed.
Municipal police department. HPD Recruiting home (2026-08-21) prints more than 5,400 officers and 892 civilian professionals serving over two million residents. Cadet is $52,000 on Benefits and NEOGOV 5328764. After graduation, Exhibit A GRADE II Police Officer, Probationary is 2,376.00 biweekly effective July 1, 2026. Grade III 1 Year is 3,115.39 biweekly. NEOGOV lists First Year $78,452.
What a candidate must hold or clear
Eligibility
Bulk-imported from a public agency roster. Unconfirmed.
- Age
- Must be at least 20½ years old at time of application (must be 21 prior to academy graduation). No maximum age on Requirements.
6 recorded
Assignments and specialties
Bulk-imported from a public agency roster. Unconfirmed.
Operations
- SWAT
- K-9
- Air Support
- Marine Division
- Gang Division
- Narcotics
Contacting the department
Bulk-imported from a public agency roster. Unconfirmed.
Applications, testing dates and eligibility decisions are handled by the department. Ready to Serve does not take applications, forward candidates, or speak for any agency.
- Official site
- https://www.hpdcareer.com/application_process.html
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