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.
Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork, Equity
Patrol Officer & SRO Openings ($29.28 - $38.20 per hour)
Lateral Entry Available
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.