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Your Career Starts Here
Got What it Takes?
- Police Academy Pay $73,008
- 5-Year Officer Pay $80,780.54
- Tattoos and Beards Authorized
- Advancement Opportunities
- TMRS Retirement (2:1 match)
- Paid Vacations & Holidays
- Work Approximately 26 weeks Out of The Year
- 12 Hour Shifts with Alternating Saturdays Off

Make A Difference
Community Involvment
Your work will go beyond enforcing laws; you’ll be an advocate for justice, a mentor to those in need, and a trusted resource for everyone in the community. This is your chance to be part of something bigger, making Wichita Falls a better place to live, work, and thrive.
Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing crime, or simply being a visible and approachable presence in your neighborhood, your actions will help create a safer, more connected community for all.

Join The WFPD
Benefits
The City of Wichita Falls, Texas, offers a competitive police pay schedule, making it an attractive option for those considering a career in law enforcement. Upon completion of training, the pay increases as officers advance in rank and years of service. This steady increase reflects the city’s commitment to rewarding experience and dedication.
Additionally, the pay schedule includes a 4% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, ensuring that compensation keeps pace with inflation and economic changes.


Thank you to everyone who joined us for Coffee with the Chief!
We are truly grateful for the conversations, questions, stories, and connections shared during our time together. Events like this are a wonderful reminder that building strong relationships with our community starts with simply taking the time to sit down, listen, and talk.
A special thank you to Frank & Joe's Coffee House for their incredible hospitality and for providing such a welcoming space for our community to come together. ...
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Join us this Morning for a Meet & Greet with Chief of Police Jonathan Lindsey!
Stop by Frank & Joe’s today, Saturday, October 3, from 9–11 AM at our Parker Square location and meet Wichita Falls’ new Police Chief, Jonathan Lindsey! Since being promoted, Chief Lindsey is looking forward to getting to know community members, so let’s give him a warm Wichita Falls welcome! 👋
Grab your favorite coffee and take a few minutes to stop by, say hello, introduce yourself, and visit with Chief Lindsey. We’d love to see you there! ☕️ ...
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Come join us this Saturday from 9 to 11 AM for coffee and conversation at Frank & Joe's Coffee House in Parker Square!
Come meet our new Chief, hang out with your favorite officers, and spend a little time getting to know the people who serve your community.
We’d love to see you there. See ya Saturday! ...
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Make your way out and fill the boot! Your Wichita Falls firefighters will be hitting the streets today, tomorrow and Saturday for their annual Fill the Boot fundraiser in support of Muscular Dystrophy and the MDA.
They will be stationed around major intersections around town, make your way to their page to see where! ...
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Are you good at talking to people, organizing events, and creating content for social media?
The Wichita Falls Police Department is looking for a civilian Community Engagement Coordinator to join our Community Services Division!
This person will help us:
- Coordinate crime prevention and community programs.
- Build relationships with schools, businesses, organizations, and the public.
- Create and manage department-related digital content.
- Help coordinate community events and engagement initiatives.
- Assist with administrative duties and keep things moving behind the scenes.
- Serve as a key connection between the police department and the community we proudly serve.
This is your chance to be part of the WFPD team without carrying a badge.
Click on the link below to view the job posting and apply today. Help us build stronger connections between our department and the community we serve.
munisweb.wichitafallstx.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=5229&sreq=4&form=PER&d... ...
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This is a reminder to show up to our National Night Out event so Sgt. Vasquez does not eat all the candy.
October 6th (6-8:30pm)
Lucy Park (100 Sunset)
COME JOIN US! ...
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