Electronics Technician

Pay Range: $22.90/hr. - $28.62/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday September 15 2026

Workdays & Hours: Monday Friday 8am 5pm; Some evening/weekend work 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 nearlyresidents promoting our values of exceptional customer experience mutual respect embracing our diversity continuous improvement ethical behavior and accountability.

An Electronics Technician job is available with the City of Fort Worth Police Department Fleet Management Unit. This position will contribute to the Citys strategic goals mission and vision by performing work associated with the installation repair and maintenance of emergency lighting systems radar video mobile data computer (MDC) systems and special equipment for police and related emergency vehicles and trucks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Two (2) years experience of responsible basic automotive electrical repair or modification and installation of related electrical components and equipment.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Mobile Data Systems Windows Operating system Network systems.
• Knowledge in automotive electrical systems and metal fabrication for radio and police package installation.
• Knowledge of electrical theory shop stock parts and equipment. Also multimeter and basic automotive hand tools electrical schematics and related equipment.

The Electronics Technician job responsibilities include:

• Installs removes maintains diagnoses repairs or replaces emergency lighting equipment mobile data computer (MDC) global positioning radar systems video systems physical barriers flare boxes stop sticks City of Fort Worth decals and markings for emergency vehicles and police motorcycles.
• Diagnoses and resolves problems with communications equipment including radio communications systems and networks microprocessor-controlled radio transceivers and/or peripheral systems and equipment.
• Designs interfaces for a variety of emergency lighting communications and mobile data computer systems; ensures correct voltage and amperage for specific equipment.
• Troubleshoots diagnoses and repairs emergency lighting equipment using multimeter hand tools wiring schematics and interfacing with the Citys specific emergency lighting equipment.
• Research new technical equipment and systems for installation repair and purchase.
• Sets up K-9 Units with dog cages hotdog unit door popper and door popper remote.
• Designs fabricates and installs special equipment and harnesses to adapt police specific equipment to vehicles.
• Maintains accountability of shop stock parts and equipment needed for repairs and/or installation on new and old police emergency vehicles.
• Evaluates mechanical repair history of vehicles as needed to make recommendations about vehicle disposal and future financial investment and replacement to the section supervisor;
• Communicates professionally with sworn personnel at all levels of the department regarding the condition usage repair maintenance replacement and disposal of the fleet assigned to them.
• Trains customers in the use of various systems and equipment such as video radar mobile data computers and emergency vehicle lighting/warning systems; works with contractors and vendors as appropriate to complete projects and assignments.

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands

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.

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 dust poor ventilation chemicals oils extreme temperatures inadequate lighting and intense noises.

Heavy Work Depending on assignment positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force.

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.