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title: 'Administrative Technician at The City of Fort Worth'
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# Administrative Technician at The City of Fort Worth

- **Company:** The City of Fort Worth
- **Location:** Police
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/cityoffortworth/jobs/8196332003?gh_jid=8196332003

## Job description

Pay Range: $21.26 - $26.57/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, November 18, 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!](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a06210ee-39cc-4629-bc13-64a483fea159)

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. 🌆

An Administrative Technician job is available with the City of Fort Worth Police Department Tactical Operations Division. This position will primary be providing routine clerical and administrative support to the daily operations of Tactical Operations Division and other mission critical duties to support Tactical Command. This individual will be performing a variety of routine fiscal and administrative tasks for staff and management personnel in assigned areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Associates degree in Business, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Office Administration or related field
- Two (2) years of clerical and administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- Extensive public contact customer service skills
- Experience in human resources, payroll, financial reports or accounting
- Experience in PeopleSoft (E.R.P.) or a similar human resources system
- Extensive telephone and public contract customer service skills
- Experience with sworn civil service and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization coupled with the ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality at all times

The Administrative Technician job responsibilities include:

- Provides administrative assistance to staff by preparing documents, scheduling meetings, and screening clients and phone calls. Maintains appointment calendars
- Prepares travel documents, employee travel reimbursement requests and conference registrations
- Provides service to internal and external customers by answering inquiries, resolving complaints or directing callers to appropriate department or personnel. Evaluates and reviews customer applications, documents, files and records to determine eligibility or status for various City services. Maintains records and application data
- Provides administrative support by verifying costs for various budget items, gathering data, and entering data into City systems for the annual budget. Ensuring financial/budget practices adherence to department budget and budget guidelines
- Receives and applies payments and fees. Compiles fiscal, statistical and related program reports. Calculates financial data, balances books, updates accounts and provides program expenditures and available balances. Updates and inputs records and documents and maintains files
- Prepares and processes payroll and personnel transactions for an assigned area. Assists the section/division and Human Resources for hiring or other issues
- Processes requisitions and purchases materials and supplies to maintain inventory. Prepares bid information, and coordinates with staff for purchasing. Works with various vendors in regard to quotes, billing issues, credits and invoices. Receives materials or supplies
- Participates in special projects, providing input as needed
- Renews department licenses, certificates, permits and other required documentation
- Attends, records, and composes minutes of various commissions and board meetings. May serve as notary for assigned department
- Provides staff support to an assigned department. Serves as back up for various staff positions as needed
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulation
- Perform other duties as required

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 10pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Final candidates selected for hire in the Police Department will be subject to a fingerprint/criminal history background check and polygraph examination.  Applicants must not have used marijuana during the previous two (2) years, nor illegally used any controlled substances within the last five (5) years.

Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Background Check

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.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth. 🌟 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.

## About The City of Fort Worth

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The City of Fort Worth is the municipal government serving the 13th-largest city in the United States, providing public services, infrastructure, and administration for over 1 million residents.
- **Entity Type**: Government (Public Sector / Municipal Government)
- **Headquarters**: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: 1873 (city incorporated)
- **Founders**: N/A (municipal government established by Texas state charter)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Municipal government / Public administration
- Target customers: Residents, businesses, and visitors of Fort Worth, Texas (population ~1M+)
- Mission or purpose: To provide efficient, equitable, and innovative public services that enhance the quality of life for all residents and businesses in Fort Worth.

## Products & Services
- **Public Safety**: Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services
- **Infrastructure & Transportation**: Roads, bridges, traffic management, public transit coordination, and water/wastewater systems
- **Water & Environmental Services**: Water treatment, distribution, environmental compliance, and consumer health services
- **Parks & Recreation**: Parks, community centers, trails, and recreational programming
- **Development Services**: Permitting, inspections, code compliance, and planning
- **Human Resources**: Talent acquisition, benefits administration, employee wellness, and organizational development
- **Information Technology**: Municipal IT systems, cybersecurity, and digital services for residents
- **Municipal Court & Legal**: Law enforcement prosecution, code enforcement, and city legal representation
- **Aviation**: Management of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and other municipal airfields
- **Public Events**: Management of major events including FIFA World Cup 2026 matches

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (government entity)
- **Annual Budget**: Approximately $1.6–$1.8 billion (FY2026)
- **Key Metric**: Employs approximately 7,000+ full-time employees
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: N/A (publicly funded through taxes, fees, and grants)
- **Growth Signals**: Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing major cities in the U.S., with population growth driving expansion of city services, infrastructure projects, and workforce needs. The city is preparing to host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, a major catalyst for infrastructure and economic development.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Stability**: Government employment offers long-term job security, defined-benefit pension (TMRS), and predictable career progression
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, 457 deferred compensation plan, and generous paid time off (9 scheduled + 2 personal holidays per year)
- **Tuition Reimbursement**: Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement and partnerships with accredited institutions
- **Employee Wellness**: On-site health centers, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 6 free counseling visits, and wellness programs through Ramp Health
- **Career Pathways**: Structured career ladders across dozens of departments (Water, Police, Fire, IT, HR, Finance, Transportation, etc.)
- **Diverse Roles**: Wide variety of positions from administrative to engineering, law enforcement to IT, making it possible to change careers without changing employers

## Strategic Focus
- **Modernization**: Ongoing investment in IT systems, digital services, and data-driven decision-making
- **Infrastructure Growth**: Major capital projects to support rapid population growth, including water systems, transportation, and public safety facilities
- **World Cup 2026 Preparation**: Significant focus on hosting FIFA World Cup matches, driving investments in transportation, public safety, and event management
- **Workforce Development**: Emphasis on recruitment, retention, and employee development through the HR department’s strategic initiatives
- **Equity & Inclusion**: Programs aimed at equitable service delivery and workforce diversity

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Directly serve and impact a growing major U.S. city and its residents
- **Competitive Compensation**: Minimum entry pay of $18.00/hour for all regular employees; structured salary schedules with regular step increases
- **Comprehensive Benefits Package**: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 457 deferred comp, wellness programs, and on-site health centers
- **Work-Life Balance**: 11 paid holidays per year, generous leave policies (sick, vacation, FMLA), and flexible schedules in many roles
- **Career Growth**: Tuition reimbursement, educational partnerships with local universities, and structured career pathways across multiple departments
- **Diverse Opportunities**: Roles ranging from engineering and IT to law enforcement, finance, water systems, and public administration
- **Stability**: Public sector employment with pension benefits (TMRS) and low turnover compared to private sector
- **Location**: Fort Worth offers a lower cost of living compared to other major Texas cities, with a vibrant cultural scene, strong economy, and no state income tax
- **Award-Winning Workplace**: Designated a "Best Place for Working Parents" (2026 award)

## Sources
1. [fortworthtexas.gov - Job Board](https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/job-board)
2. [fortworthtexas.gov - Careers Page](https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/hr/careers)
3. [fortworthtexas.gov - Human Resources](https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/hr)
4. [fortworthtexas.gov - Employee Benefits](https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/hr/employees/benefits)
5. [fortworthtexas.gov - FY2026 Salary Schedule](https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/hr/documents/admin/fy2026_salary_schedule_final_10.03.2025_web.pdf)

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