Austin Police Department offers bonuses to new cadets
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 by Eric Webb
The Austin Police Department is hiring for upcoming academy classes through next year. To sweeten the deal, the department is offering bonuses to new cadets. “For new cadets through the 152nd class starting in February 2024, a financial incentive of up to a total of $15,000 will be paid out,” according to a news release, as cadets reach these milestones: $2,500 for beginning the cadet academy, $5,000 for certified completion of the cadet training academy, $2,500 after finishing field training and $5,000 following successful completion of the department’s probationary period. In February, City Council directed interim City Manager Jesús Garza to come up with incentives for new recruits to the department. The police recruiting team will host an Academy Demo Recruiting Event from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Public Safety Training Campus. Get more info on the city’s website.
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