Security Guard
Pay Range: $18.32 - $22.90/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Friday, February 27, 2026📅
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 over 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
- Two (2) years of experience in security or law enforcement
- Must pass Drug Screen and Physical
- Valid Driver’s License
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 and Physical Demand
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.
Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.
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.