Forney Is Hiring: City of Forney Jobs Open in Police, IT, Engineering and Animal Services
The city is hiring for several full-time positions, with salaries ranging from $42,000 to nearly $129,000
By Forney Chronicle Staff
As Forney continues to grow, the city needs more than just new roads, buildings, and businesses to keep up. It needs the people behind the scenes making everything work.
The City of Forney currently has several job openings across multiple departments, including public safety, animal services, technology, and engineering.
Whether you are someone who can stay calm during a 911 call, solve technology problems before they become everyone's problem, help care for local animals, or help design the infrastructure of a growing city, there may be an opportunity available.
And yes, these are the people helping keep Forney running while the rest of us are still trying to remember when that empty field became a neighborhood.
Here are some of the current openings:
Animal Control Officer: Helping Protect Forney's Residents and Animals
The City of Forney is looking for an Animal Control Officer to join the Police Department's Animal Control Division.
The position is responsible for responding to animal-related calls, enforcing city animal ordinances, investigating animal cruelty reports, assisting with public education, and caring for animals at the Forney Animal Shelter.
The job is not just about picking up a lost dog. Animal Control Officers handle everything from investigating complaints to safely capturing animals and helping protect both residents and wildlife.
The position includes:
- Responding to animal-related service calls
- Investigating animal cruelty reports
- Issuing citations when necessary
- Caring for animals at the shelter
- Assisting with community education
Salary: $42,112 to $51,045 annually
Applicants must have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and experience in animal care, animal control, or a related field.
Communications Officer: The Person Who Answers When Seconds Matter
Every emergency call starts with someone picking up the phone.
The City of Forney is hiring Communications Officers to join its Police Department and help coordinate emergency response throughout the community.
Communications Officers answer emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch police, fire, medical, and animal control resources, and provide critical information to first responders.
It is a job that requires someone who can stay focused under pressure because when someone calls 911, there is no "let me Google that real quick" option.
Responsibilities include:
- Answering emergency calls
- Dispatching police, fire, and medical personnel
- Gathering critical information
- Communicating with first responders
- Maintaining emergency records
Salary: $49,269 to $69,439 annually
Detention Officer: Supporting Public Safety Behind the Scenes
The Forney Police Department is also looking for Detention Officers to help maintain the safety and daily operations of the city's jail facility.
The position involves monitoring inmates, processing bookings, maintaining security, responding to emergencies, and ensuring proper procedures are followed.
The city is looking for candidates who demonstrate professionalism, good judgment, and strong communication skills.
Salary: $44,218 to $53,598 annually
A high school diploma or GED is required. Previous law enforcement or jail operations experience is preferred.
IT Systems Administrator: Keeping City Technology Running
Behind every online service, emergency system, and city department is a technology network that has to work.
The City of Forney is hiring an IT Systems Administrator to help maintain and support the city's technology infrastructure.
The position will work with servers, software systems, backups, security, vendors, and technical support across city departments.
Basically, this is the person everyone calls when the computer stops cooperating.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing servers and operating systems
- Supporting software deployments
- Maintaining backups
- Coordinating technology projects
- Supporting city departments
Salary: $79,409 to $96,254 annually
Senior Civil Engineer: Helping Shape Forney's Future
As Forney continues experiencing growth, infrastructure planning becomes increasingly important.
The City of Forney is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to help oversee development projects, capital improvements, drainage planning, and infrastructure work throughout the city.
The role works with developers, contractors, consultants, and city departments to help guide projects from planning to completion.
Salary: $106,416 to $128,989 annually
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, professional engineering experience, and a Texas Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one.
How to Apply for City of Forney Jobs
Residents interested in applying for these positions can view current openings and submit applications through the City's employment website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/forneytx
The City of Forney is currently hiring across several departments, offering opportunities for people looking to work in public service while building a career close to home.
As Forney continues to expand, the people filling these roles will help shape the city's next chapter.
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