Employment Opportunities

Applications for employment are only accepted for positions that are currently posted below. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but may be included with an application for employment.

To apply for one of the positions listed below, submit one completed City of Lake Worth Employment Application, along with copies of all applicable certificates required for the position to:

City of Lake Worth
3805 Adam Grubb
Lake Worth, Texas, 76135
Attn: Human Resources or fax the application to (817) 237-9684 or e-mail to    Human Resources

The City of Lake Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers a competitive benefit package to our team members.  Benefits include, but are not limited to:  Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance for the employee, supplemental benefit plans, deferred compensation plan, Texas Municipal Retirement System 7% participation @ 2:1 Match. 

*All positions will remain open until filled, unless otherwise stated.

(Lateral Entry Available)
Core Values:  Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork, Equity

Street Maintenance Worker I ($15.87 - $21.42 per hour)

Description:  To perform work necessary for the maintenance and repair of city streets, parking lots, drainage facilities and right-of-ways.  Additional Duties include:

• Assists in maintenance and repair operations including, but not limited to, pothole repair, utility cut repair, crack sealing, overlays, reconstruction, drainage facility cleaning, barricade construction, de-icing, street sweeping and vegetation control.
• Operates equipment used in maintenance and repair of city streets and right-of-ways.
• Maintains building and grounds housing the street department.
• Performs minor welding activities when required.
• Mow, weed eat and clean right-of-way and drainage areas.
• Install and replace street signs.
• Assists in other department activities as needed.         
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Work weekends, holidays and special events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:  

High School diploma or GED; some construction-related experience is preferred; knowledge of backhoe, crack sealer, dump truck, front-end loader, jackhammer, and various hand tools.

Requirements:

Valid Class C Texas driver license; CDL preferred

Parks Maintenance Worker I ($15.87 - $21.42 per hour)

Description: Performs work necessary for the maintenance and repair of all city parks and equipment therein.

• Picks up litter in parks and community facilities
• Operates mowers, line trimmers and other equipment
• Performs janitorial duties in park restrooms
• Assists in construction projects
• Performs ball field maintenance
• Respond to after-hours emergencies
• Work weekends, holidays and special events as needed
• Assist other departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED; previous experience in turf or field maintenance is preferred.

Requirements:

Valid Class C Texas driver license; CDL preferred.

Telecommunicator ($21.15 - $27.50 per hour)

(Must be able to work any shift and holidays)

Description: 

Performs all work related to all communications activities of the Police Department.  Receives and dispatches all requests for police, fire and other emergency service, assistance, and information.  Works closely by telephone, radio, teletype, and computer or in person with other employees of the department, other departments, and agencies as well as the public. 

• Communicates by radio, telephone, teletype and remote access terminal of the Texas/National Crime Information Center.
• Assists departmental personnel in routine maintenance of records and departmental reports of all types.
• Performs routine entry of statistical data into the automated databases via video display terminals.
• Assists other departmental personnel with requests for information.
• Processes documents related to Municipal Court.
• Audibly or visually monitors all prisoners placed in holding cells.
• Receives and dispatches all requests for police, fire, wreckers and medical services.
• Receives incoming calls on both the telephone and two-way radio including Animal Control, Public Works, all emergency services and 911.
• Advises persons dialing 911 of emergency procedures when able.
• Performs computer-assisted and manual records checks for officers on individuals, locations, vehicles and other property, sometimes verifying warrants or reports of stolen property with the originating party.
• Maintains, updates, and accesses various logs and computer data files for all officer activities including incident reports, stolen or repossessed property logs, maps, shift logs, etc.
• Performs data entry of all officer activities for logs and records.
• Enters information into Texas/National Crime Information computer systems.
• Accepts various payments, including cash, and maintains the cash drawer, balancing daily.
• Monitors entrances to and exits from building and operates door access.
• Completes forms and reports either on the computer or typewriter.
• Prepares bonds and accepts money for cash bonds.
• Maintains current technical and medical knowledge relevant to telecommunications, including reading appropriate newsletters and publications.
• Answers telephones, takes messages, makes copies and provides information to employees and the general public.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED; practical experience in Law Enforcement or Telecommunications is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid Class C Texas driver license; must be able to complete trainings and pass tests for TCIC/NCIC and Basic Telecommunications Certifications within six months of employment.

Patrol Officer ($27.88 - $36.38 per hour)
 

Description:  

Under general direction enforces federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Performs various duties to support law enforcement activities as well as provide service to citizens in an efficient and professional manner.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) from a college or university accredited by the United States Department of Education or Council for Higher Education by the time of their hire date with the Police Department, 

OR

Be eligible for certification from TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement). (Please refer to Texas Administrative Code Title 37 Chapter 217.1 for clarification.) AND possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) from a college or university accredited by the United States Department of Education or Council for Higher Education by the time of their hire date with the Police Department,

OR

possess at least two (2) years of experience as a regular full-time peace officer for a law enforcement agency, OR possess at least three (3) years active-duty military experience with an Honorable Discharge, 

OR  

possess at least thirty (30) college semester hours with at least a GPA of 2.5 from a college or university accredited by the United States Department of Education or Council for Higher Education,             

AND two years of experience with the City of Lake Worth.

NOTE: Military police experience does not count as regular full-time peace officer experience.

Requirements:

Must possess a valid Class C Texas driver license and a valid Texas Basic Officer License. Must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment drug test and physical, and a psychological exam.