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Public Safety Communicator I, II, III
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$65,563 - $85,232 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Purchasing and Warehouse
- Regulatory and Licensing
Sr. LIMS Programmer Analyst
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$89,164 - $115,914 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Administrative Technician
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$21.26 - $26.57/hr.
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Backflow/Cross Connection Inspector
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$62,177- $69,085 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Business Process Analyst II
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$ 35.43 - $46.06/hr.
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Engineer Project Coordinator
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$31.52 - $40.98/hr.
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Project Management
Meter Services Technician I
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$18.32- $22.90/hr.
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Utilities
Municipal Judge
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$64.00/hr.
- Full Time
- Court Administration
Neighborhood Development Coordinator
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$34.45 - $44.79/hr.
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Neighborhood Development Coordinator
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$34.45 - $44.79/hr.
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Sr. Arborist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$41,050 - $51,313 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Grounds and Landscaping Services
- Parks and Recreation
Security Guard
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$18.32 - $22.90/hr.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sr. Professional Engineer
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$93,574 - $121,646 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Engineering
Administrative Assistant
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$47,632.00 to $59,539.00 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Athletics Program Assistant
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$18.00 /hr.
- Full Time
- Project Management
Combination Inspector I
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$26.57 - $33.21/hr.
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Environmental Field Operations Technician
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$18.00 - $21.31/hr.
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Sr. Planner - Long Range/GIS
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$71,661 - $93,159 annual compensation
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
- Planning and Development
Assistant City Attorney I
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$93,579.20 - $97,302.40 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Legal Services
Maintenance Worker - Part-Time
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
18.00 - $21.76/hr.
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
Property & Casualty Supervisor
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$78,326 - $101,824 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Utility Line Technician
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$22.90 - $28.62/hr.
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
- Utilities
Management Analyst I
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$54,879 -$63,111 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Safety Specialist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$65,563 - $85,232 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sr. Assistant City Attorney - Advising
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$122,187 - $150,009 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Legal Services
Sr. Combination Inspector
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$59,534 - $74,418 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Sr. Equipment Operator - Heavy Equipment
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$22.90 - $28.62/hr.
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Sr. Professional Engineer - Major Roadway Infrastructure
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$93,574 - $121,646 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Engineering
Sr. Skilled Trade Technician - Painter
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$51,308 - $64,135 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Water Field Operations Crewleader
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$26.57 - $33.21
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Fabrication Welder
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$22.90 - 28.62/hr.
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Equipment Operator– Dump Truck
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$19.74 - $24.67/hr.
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
- Transportation or Transit
Golf Shop Attendant - Part-Time
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$18.00 - $20.84/hr.
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Maintenance Worker
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$18.00/hr.
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
Legislative Intern
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$18.00/hr.
- Internship
Construction Inspector II
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$ 26.57 - $33.21/hr.
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Clinical Practice Coordinator - Training
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$59,534 - $81,860 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Public Health
Equipment Operator
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$21.86 - $24.67/hr.
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Sports Field Monitor
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$18.00 - $20.84/hr.
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Other
Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
31.52 - 40.98/hr.
- Full Time
- Purchasing and Warehouse
- Regulatory and Licensing
Sr. PetSmart Officer
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$51,308- $64,135 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Animal Control or Services
Lateral Entry Officer
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
- Full Time
- Other
Lateral Lead Paramedic Trainee
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
- Full Time
- Public Health
Management Analyst II
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$ 71,661 - $ 93,159 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Natural Scientist Assistant – Education Naturalist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$18.00/hr.
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Education and Training
- Natural Resources
- Parks and Recreation
- Sciences and Laboratory
Planner II
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$28.84 - $37.49/hr.
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Data Analytics Manager
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$108,870- $141,530 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Forensic Scientist II, III, IV
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$28.84 - $44.79/hr.
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Sciences and Laboratory
Zoning Planner II
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$59,984 - $77,979 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Professional Engineer
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth, TX
$78,326 - $101,824 annual compensation
- Full Time
- Engineering
Court Security Officer
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Constellis
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Strategic Sourcing Summer Intern Fort Worth TX 2027
- Fort Worth, Texas
- BNSF Railway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Fast Track Management Program
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Brakes Plus
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Intern, Skillbridge Internship Program (Military Transition Program)
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Qts Realty Trust
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Buying Specialist Sourcing
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Celestica
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Police Officer
- Fort Worth, Texas
- JPS Health Network
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Mobile Program Specialist (Full-Time) - North & South Tarrant County
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
US Tech - Forensic Technology Operations - Senior Associate
- Fort Worth, Texas
- PwC
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Military Spouse Fellowship Program Associate
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Corrections Monitor - Avenue J
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Volunteers of America-Texas
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
System Surveillance Analyst
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Page Mechanical Group
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Trainee
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Fort Worth
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Air Traffic Control Specialist (Barrier Analysis Review Specialist)
- Fort Worth, Texas
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Intern, Skillbridge Internship Program (Military Transition Program)
- Fort Worth, Texas
- QTS Data Centers
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Certified Police Officer
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Richland Hills
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Non-Certified Police Officer
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Richland Hills
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31E Correction/Detention Specialist - Entry Level
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Management and Program Analyst (Executive Officer)
- Fort Worth, Texas
- General Services Administration
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aviation Technical Systems Specialist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Department of Transportation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Code Enforcement Specialist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Associa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
25H Network Communications Systems Specialist - Find Success in US Army
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Sr Crew Manager, Inflight
- Fort Worth, Texas
- American Airlines
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Kelly Professional & Industrial
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Partner Acquisition Specialist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Foxquilt
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aviation Technical Systems Specialist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Police Officer
- Fort Worth, Texas
- City of Everman, TX
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Evening Armed Guard (PT)
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Excelsior Defense
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aviation Technical Publications Librarian
- Fort Worth, Texas
- V2X
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
25H Network Communications Systems Specialist - Hiring Immediately
- Fort Worth, Texas
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Mobile Program Specialist (Full-Time) - North & South Tarrant County
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Tarrant County
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Program Specialist (Fort Worth)
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Aa270
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Manager, Network and Schedule Planning
- Fort Worth, Texas
- American Airlines
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pathways Recent Graduate (Management and Program Analyst)
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Phenom People
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Publications Program Specialist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- The Choice
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Forensic Technologist - Missing Persons DNA Lab
- Fort Worth, Texas
- University of North Texas System
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
JUDGE'S BAILIFF II - 233rd District Court
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Tarrant County
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
GFC Investigations Analyst
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Bank of America
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Forensic Technologist - Missing Persons Unit
- Fort Worth, Texas
- University of North Texas System
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Color Guard Instructor
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Crowley ISD
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Forensic Technician
- Fort Worth, Texas
- University of North Texas System
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Procurement Analyst:Sourcing & Vendor Negotiation
- Fort Worth, Texas
- LHH
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Department of Transportation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DNA Forensic Technologist - CHI Lab, Fort Worth
- Fort Worth, Texas
- University of North Texas System
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
United States Border Patrol Agent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
U.S. Border Patrol Agent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Forensic Technologist - Forensic Unit
- Fort Worth, Texas
- University of North Texas System
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Program Specialist II
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Cook Children's
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Program Specialist II
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Cook Children's Health Care System
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)
- Fort Worth, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote SIU Team Lead - Investigations & Client Strategy
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Ethos Risk Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Flex Truck Driver - Class A Doubles - Penske Logistics
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Penske Truck Rental
$112,642
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Principal Java Engineer
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Pinnacle Technical Resources
$158,432
- 89
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Truck Driver - CDL Class B - Penske Logistics
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Penske Truck Rental
$111,013
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Assistant Superintendent- MEP
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Jobot
95,000
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Senior General / Construction Superintendent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Jobot
80,000
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Flex Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Penske Truck Rental
$115,727
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Flex Truck Driver - Class A Doubles - Penske Logistics
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Penske Truck Rental
$116,676
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Superintendent- MEP
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Jobot
135,000
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Superintendent
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Jobot
100,000
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Fort Worth, Texas
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Health

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Public Safety Communicator I, II, III
- Fort Worth, Texas United States
- City of Fort Worth, TX
- Oct 17, 2026
- Full Time
City of Fort Worth, TX

The Community The City of Cowboys & Culture is known for its Texas hospitality. The stunning and sprawling City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. And it’s no wonder — With great neighborhoods, scenic terrain and a rich history of arts and culture, paired with world-class opportunities for business and education, it’s not only fun to visit Fort Worth, it’s even more rewarding to call it home. Fort Worth truly offers all the benefits and amenities of a bustling metropolitan city, while keeping the small- town charm that keeps it unpretentious and charismatic in all the right ways. Designated as one of America’s “Most Livable Communities” by the Partners for Livable Communities, the city truly offers a melting pot of culture, commerce, community and yes, cowboys. There are over a dozen remarkable districts full of treasured history among modern luxuries and unique places to have fun, making it the No. 1 tourist destination in Texas and welcoming more than 9.4 million visitors annually. Being one of the fastest-growing among large cities in the country, Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for job seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents representing culturally diverse communities. Exciting Growth & Future Development One of the most fascinating aspects of the City of Fort Worth is its almost unprecedented growth over the past several years. Both in terms of population and industry, and as the 12th largest city in the United States, Fort Worth is truly booming — which presents both challenges and opportunities to truly develop this city in the right way. Every 30 minutes a new person moves to Fort Worth, so we’re looking for candidates who can embrace an evergrowing and changing environment and improve on it with solutions that work for the entire community of Fort Worth. Mission We are working together to build a strong community that others can look to as a pillar of unity and excellence. Through grassroots efforts within the community, and large scale construction and transportation plans that continue to add the infra- structure a growing city like Fort Worth needs, we’ll provide the public services our community requires to continually cultivate the unique city we call home. Vision Fort Worth’s vision is to be the most livable and best managed city in the country. We’ll do this by taking care of our citizens, implementing the highest quality standards in our schools, continually improving the neighborhoods we thrive in and the facets of the city that make our town so unique. Benefits That Are Well Worth It The City of Fort Worth continues to be dedicated to its employees’ well-being by providing competitive health benefits, a well-rounded wellness program and a Zero Accident Philosophy® workplace. All regular full-time employees and those employees who work 30–39 hours per week are eligible for all City of Fort Worth Benefits. Part-time employees who work 20–29 hours per week are eligible for dental, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 457 Deferred Compensation plan and other voluntary benefits. Medical Program The City offers two plan options through Meritain Health, an Aetna company. The Health Center Plan – Offers employees and their family’s primary health care services that are 100% completely free and unlimited. Employees can visit any one of the three City of Fort Worth Employee Health Centers and receive guaranteed same or next day appointments for sick visits. Also, services are available at any one of the five satellite locations that serves employees across the city. The Consumer Choice Plan – Is offered to employees at no cost or low monthly premiums to cover eligible dependents and provides the financial benefits of a Health Savings Account (HSA). • Preventative services are covered at 100% on both plans. • Prescription Drug coverage including mail order pharmacy are also included. Vacation Eligible for 3 weeks of vacation: After successful completion of probationary period (usually 6 months), employees may take time off for rest, relaxation, vacation, illness, religious observances, and personal business. Holidays Available on the first day of employment, the city provides employees with paid holidays, including two personal holidays. Wellness Program The city’s Healthy Challenge Wellness Program rewards all full-time, benefit-eligible employees on the city’s health insurance. The Healthy Challenge Program utilizes a points system. Participants may earn points throughout the year (Jan. 1-Dec. 15) for completing specific program activities and participants can redeem points at the end of the year for a cash reward. By participating, individuals can earn $150, $200 or $250 by accumulating program points.
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Job Details
- Full Time
- Oct 17, 2026
Job Description
Hiring Range: $27.09 - $39.36/hr. - depending on public safety communications experience and qualifications

Job Posting Closing on: Friday , November 13, 2026

$2,000 Sign-On Incentive

50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment.

Competitive Lateral Compensation opportunities are available for

experienced public safety communicators

Workdays & Hours: This position supports a 24/7 public safety operation, which will require working irregular business hours, including overnights, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime. Workday and hours will be assigned based on the needs of the department. Must be able to activate for 24/7 emergency response as needed.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

Shift Differential Pay : $0.75/hour for second shift; $1.50/hour for third shifts

Language Pay: $100/month; requires proficiency verification and job-related use.

TCOLE Certification Pay : $60/mo nth for Advanced & $120/mo nth for Masters

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

The City of Fort Worth's Emergency Management & Communications Department is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community through a career in 9-1-1. Whether you're ready to begin a new career or are an experienced Public Safety Communicator looking for your next opportunity, there's a place for you on the Fort Worth Emergency Communications Center (ECC) team.

Public Safety Communicators are the vital link between the community and emergency field responders. Working in a fast-paced, 24/7 Emergency Communications Center, they answer the call for help, assess and prioritize emergency and non-emergency requests, and coordinate the appropriate public safety response. Their work requires sound judgment, adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to serving others when it matters most.

Our career progression offers opportunities for candidates at different stages of their careers. New to 9-1-1? Start as a Public Safety Communicator I and receive the training and support needed to develop the skills and confidence to succeed. Already have experience? Bring your knowledge and expertise to Fort Worth, with opportunities for placement at a higher level based on applicable licenses, certifications, training, demonstrated competencies, and relevant public safety communications experience.

Why Fort Worth? Build a career with purpose in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. Join a team committed to strengthening emergency communications, supporting first responders, and delivering critical services to the community. As Fort Worth continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to grow with us, contribute your strengths, and help shape a forward-thinking emergency communications program built for the future.

Whether you're taking your first step into 9-1-1 or bringing years of experience, your next chapter can start in Fort Worth.

Minimum Qualifications for Public Safety Communicator I:

Possess a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED)

Pass a drug screening

Pass an examination by a psychologist, licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or by a psychiatrist licensed by the Texas Medical Board

Must meet TCOLE & CJIS requirements

Public Safety Communicator I job responsibilities:

Responds to, prioritizes and facilitates emergency and non-emergency requests for public safety assistance; utilizing established procedures and guidelines

Utilizes E911/NG911 telephony, texting, video, alerting and TDD/TTY/RTT systems to communicate with the community, to include deaf and hearing-impaired individuals

Utilizes computers, computer-aided dispatch systems (CAD), and other public safety technologies to process public safety requests and maintain situational awareness for public safety responders

Asks questions to interpret, analyze and resolve problems, provide information and make quick and/or emergent decisions, in the best interest of the public, fellow first responders, and the City, using limited, incomplete, or rapidly changing information

Conducts structured interviews to obtain, verify, and assess critical information regarding the nature, location, and circumstances of an incident to determine appropriate response and resource needs

Determines, verifies, and documents caller and incident location information using available location technologies, mapping systems, and caller-provided information

Provides pre-arrival, lifesaving, and emergency instruction to the community and fellow first responders, during crisis or emergency

Maintains situational awareness and continuously updates incident information while simultaneously communicating with callers, providing instructions, documenting information, and utilizing multiple public safety systems

Maintains public safety communications operations during high-volume events, emergencies, disasters, and other critical incidents

Minimum Qualifications for Public Safety Communicator II:

High school diploma/GED

Public Safety Communicator I qualifications, plus:

One (1) year of public safety call taking/dispatch experience

Must have successfully completed Police Dispatch training at time of job offer

Public Safety Communicator II job responsibilities:

Performs the duties of a Public Safety Communicator I or II, as assigned, based on operational needs, demonstrated skill, training, and Department requirements

Evaluates incident information to determine appropriate priorities, responses, and resource needs; dispatches, assigns, and coordinates police personnel and resources using CAD, radio, mapping, and other public safety technologies

Maintains continuous communications with field personnel; monitors the status, location, and activity of assigned resources; and communicates critical information, changing conditions, emerging threats, and requests for additional assistance to support effective incident response and officer safety

Maintains situational awareness of multiple active incidents and public safety operations while monitoring radio traffic, CAD activity, telephone communications, and other information sources

Accesses and disseminates authorized criminal justice, public safety, geographic, and incident-related information, including information obtained through TLETS, TCIC, NCIC, and other authorized systems, in accordance with applicable policies and security requirements

Coordinates communications and resources during critical incidents, high-risk events, emergencies, disasters, and other situations requiring an elevated public safety response

Maintains accurate, timely, and complete incident documentation and communicates clearly, calmly, and professionally with police personnel, public safety partners, other agencies, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications for Public Safety Communicator III:

High school diploma/GED

Public Safety Communicator I + II qualifications, plus:

Two (2) years of public safety dispatch experience

Active Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) full access certification

Communications Training Officer (CTO) certification

Public Safety Communicator III job responsibilities:

Perform Public Safety Communicator I, II, or III duties as assigned based on operational needs, training, qualifications, and Department requirements

Performs TCIC, NCIC, and CJIS functions to obtain, verify, document, disseminate, and validate authorized criminal justice and public safety information

Processes and maintains criminal justice and public safety records in compliance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and security requirements, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and authorized access

Coordinates information, resources, notifications, and operational support during routine operations, critical incidents, emergencies, disasters, and major events.

Preferred Qualifications for all Public Safety Communicator positions:

Recently employed and working within an Emergency Communications Center (ECC)

Three (3) years of ECC-centric experience

Active Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Telecommunicator License

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work requires prolonged sitting, repetitive keyboard use, viewing multiple monitors and operating various public safety technology systems. The position r equires sustained decision-making multitasking and effective performance under significant time pressure .

Must be available to work regular and irregular shift rotations, which may include weekends and holidays, as well as extended hours in emergencies, disaster or other situations influenced by workload or staffing difficulties.

Public Safety Communicators are routinely exposed to traumatic, distressing and emotionally intense situations and must maintain composure, empathy, accuracy and professionalism in the performance of their duties.

Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Background Check

Final candidates selected for hire in the Emergency Management & Communications Department will be subject to a fingerprint/criminal history background check . Applicants must not have used marijuana within the last twelve (12) months , nor illegally used any controlled substances within the last five (5) years.

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility . Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

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City of Fort Worth, TX

The Community

The City of Cowboys & Culture is known for its Texas hospitality. The stunning and sprawling City of
Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. And it’s no wonder — With great neighborhoods, scenic terrain and a rich history of arts and culture, paired with world-class opportunities for business and education, it’s not only fun to visit Fort Worth, it’s even more rewarding to call it home.

Fort Worth truly offers all the benefits and amenities of a bustling metropolitan city, while keeping the small- town charm that keeps it unpretentious and charismatic in all the right ways. Designated as one of America’s “Most Livable Communities” by the Partners for Livable Communities, the city truly offers a melting pot of culture, commerce, community and yes, cowboys.

There are over a dozen remarkable districts full of treasured history among modern luxuries and unique places to have fun, making it the No. 1 tourist destination in Texas and welcoming more than 9.4 million visitors annually.

Being one of the fastest-growing among large cities in the country, Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for job seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents representing culturally diverse communities.

Exciting Growth & Future Development

One of the most fascinating aspects of the City of Fort Worth is its almost unprecedented growth over the past several years. Both in terms of population and industry, and as the 12th largest city in the United States, Fort Worth is truly booming — which presents both challenges and opportunities to truly develop this city in the right way. Every 30 minutes a new person moves to Fort Worth, so we’re looking for candidates who can embrace an evergrowing and changing environment and improve on it with solutions that work for the entire community of Fort Worth.

Mission

We are working together to build a strong community that others can look to as a pillar of unity and excellence. Through grassroots efforts within the community, and large scale construction and transportation plans that continue to add the infra- structure a growing city like Fort Worth needs, we’ll provide the public services our community requires to continually cultivate the unique city we call home.

Vision

Fort Worth’s vision is to be the most livable and best managed city in the country. We’ll do this by taking care of our citizens, implementing the highest quality standards in our schools, continually improving the neighborhoods we thrive in and the facets of the city that make our town so unique.

Benefits That Are Well Worth It

The City of Fort Worth continues to be dedicated to its employees’ well-being by providing competitive health benefits, a well-rounded wellness program and a Zero Accident Philosophy® workplace. All regular full-time employees and those employees who work 30–39 hours per week are eligible for all City of Fort Worth Benefits. Part-time employees who work 20–29 hours per week are eligible for dental, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 457 Deferred Compensation plan and other voluntary benefits.

Medical Program

The City offers two plan options through Meritain Health, an Aetna company.

The Health Center Plan – Offers employees and their family’s

primary health care services that are 100% completely free and unlimited. Employees can visit any one of the three City of Fort Worth Employee Health Centers and receive guaranteed same or next day appointments for sick visits. Also, services are available at any one of the five satellite locations that serves employees across the city.

The Consumer Choice Plan – Is offered to employees at no cost or low monthly premiums to cover eligible dependents and provides the financial benefits of a Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Preventative services are covered at 100% on both plans.
• Prescription Drug coverage including mail order pharmacy are also included.

Vacation

Eligible for 3 weeks of vacation: After successful completion of probationary period (usually
6 months), employees may take time off for rest, relaxation, vacation, illness, religious observances, and personal business.

Holidays

Available on the first day of employment, the city provides employees with paid holidays, including two personal holidays.

Wellness Program

The city’s Healthy Challenge Wellness Program rewards all full-time, benefit-eligible employees on the city’s health insurance. The Healthy Challenge Program utilizes a points system. Participants may earn points throughout the year (Jan. 1-Dec. 15) for completing specific program activities and participants can redeem points at the end of the year for a cash reward. By participating, individuals can earn $150, $200 or $250 by accumulating program points.
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