Electronics Technician

The City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth seeks an Electronics Technician for the Police Department – Fleet Management Unit to install, repair, and maintain emergency lighting, MDC systems, radar, and related equipment on police vehicles. The role emphasizes hands-on electrical work and diagnostics with a focus on fleet readiness.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of automotive electrical repair experience, plus a valid driver’s license and CJIS-compliant background checks.

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 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Installs, removes, maintains, diagnoses, repairs or replaces emergency lighting equipment, MDC, GPS, radar, video systems and related police equipment.
• Diagnoses and resolves problems with radio communications systems and networks.
• Designs interfaces for emergency lighting and MDC systems, ensuring correct voltage and amperage.
• Troubleshoots and repairs emergency lighting equipment using multimeter and schematics.

Skills

Automotive electrical repair

Electrical installations

Multimeter usage

Radio systems

Diagnostics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MDC systems

Electrical schematics

Testing equipment

Job description

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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 nearly 1,000,000 residents, 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 City’s 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 driver's 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 City’s 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.

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.