Emergency Operations Center Technician

Pay Range: $29.89 - $36.54/hr. | $62,177 – $75,994 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, February 6, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: This position supports a 24/7 workforce, which will require working irregular business hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Workday and hours will be assigned based on the needs of the department. Must be able to activate for 24/7 emergency response as needed.

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. 🌆

As part of our continued evolution and dedication to public safety, the newly formed Emergency Management & Communications (EM&C) Department is seeking an Emergency Operations Center Technician to provide technical support for the Emergency Operations and Communication Centers.

A Defining Opportunity in Public Safety

This is an opportunity to help reimagine what emergency management and communications looks like in one of America's most dynamic urban centers. With the creation of this new department, Fort Worth is uniquely positioned to build a first-class, nationally recognized emergency management and communications program rooted in innovation, coordination, and resilience — with strong support from the department’s 911 Administrator, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Director.

The EM&C Department plays a vital role in safeguarding the community by:

• Coordinating disaster and emergency response efforts, 911 access, and collaboration among first responders and public safety partners,

• Leading public preparedness initiatives and maintaining communication systems—such as emergency alerts and real-time information sharing—to keep the public informed and protected,

• Supporting recovery and mitigation efforts to minimize future risks, restore essential services, and strengthen community resilience.

Why Fort Worth? This is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of the most vibrant and fast-growing cities in the country. Join us as we build a best-in-class emergency management program that will stand out on the national stage — and help shape the future of public safety in Fort Worth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency planning, public administration or a related field

• Must meet CJIS requirements – see further

• Valid driver’s license

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid technician level amateur radio license within six months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in providing technical support for public safety technology and related systems

• Two (2) years of experience in system administration for various Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and/or Emergency Communications Center (ECC) systems, including Veoci, Motorola Rave, CentralSquare Enterprise CAD, Motorola P25 and outdoor warning sirens

The Emergency Operations Center Technician’s job responsibilities include:

• Manages inventory and tracks EM&C technology maintenance

• Assesses and monitors EM&C technology and related systems for operations efficiency

• Tests and troubleshoots EM&C equipment. Works with Information Technology Support (ITS) Desktop to refresh equipment

• Supports EM&C staff with technology issues and coordinates problem resolution with ITS to resolve problems, as necessary

• Supports the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and/or Emergency Communications Center (ECC) during activations or at the command post for special events or large incidents needing technology setup

• Provides backup EM&C system administrator for various EM&C systems including Veoci, Motorola RAVE, and outdoor warning system

• Performs other related duties as required

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

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

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.

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.