Security Guard

Job Description:

Security Guard

Description

Security Guard
at The City of Fort Worth
Water/WW

Pay Range: $18.32/hr. - $22.90/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Sunday, August 3, 2025

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday 24/7 8-Hour Shifts (Evenings/Weekends Required)

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

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

Security Operations • Physical Security • Emergency Response • Infrastructure Security

Join one of America's fastest-growing large cities as a Security Guard in the City of Fort Worth's Water Utility - Security & Emergency Management Section. In this critical role, you'll be the first line of defense in safeguarding the infrastructure facilities that keep water flowing to nearly one million residents.

Why Join Us?

• Protect Vital Infrastructure: Your work keeps Fort Worth running safely
• Career Growth: Be part of a stable, essential industry
• Great Benefits: Paid holidays, PTO, medical/dental/vision, pension, professional development
• This is more than a job-it's a chance to serve your community, build a career in public safety, and work with a team that values reliability, vigilance, and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in security, law enforcement or a related field
• A minimum two (2) years of security or law enforcement experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must pass Drug Screen & Physical.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in utility or critical infrastructure security
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

The Security Guard job responsibilities include:

• Patrol and monitor water utility plants and infrastructure across 24/7 operations
• Perform inspections and respond swiftly to alarms or security concerns
• Escort contractors and support law enforcement when needed
• Log incidents and maintain detailed security reports
• Help coordinate emergency responses and keep teams safe
• Serve as a trusted liaison between the public, staff, and utility leadership

Apply Now! Help protect what matters most-our water and our community.

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Physical Demand

Medium Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects

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.

Closing Date/Time: Sunday, August 3, 2025

Salary:

$18.32/hr. - $22.90/hr.