We offer a globally-recognized training program along with competitive salaries and benefits including medical, disability, retirement, life insurance and many more. We also offer educational incentive pay, tuition reimbursement, and longevity pay. Click below to view our salaries and benefits package.
Join DFW Police
Applying is simple and easy. Before applying, read our qualifications and exam information. When ready, click below to fill out an application.
Join DFW Fire
Applying is simple and easy.Before
applying, read our qualifications and exam information. When ready, click
below to fill out an application.
Be a hero to over 60 million people
Join an internationally renowed department of Public Safety at DFW Airport. Become a DFW Police Officer.
Join DFW Police
We are recruiting police officers – both new new recruits and experienced officers. Joining the police force at DFW International Airport is a law enforcement position with a huge opportunity – more than 60 million passengers each year visit DFW Airport and we cover more than 17,000 acres buzzing with activity from air travel traffic, retailers and manufacturing rers.
DFW police jobs are ideal positions for those who are interested in law enforcement. Our police recruiting is also aimed at those with two years or more of college. Current police officers who are interested continuing their law enforcement career in a new environment will enjoy the unique challenges and opportunities of a police job at DFW Airport.
Become one of almost 200 police officers dedicated to providing the highest standards of public safety to the travelling public by applying for our open police recruit or police officer jobs. DFW Police Services relies on the latest technologies and training techniques to ensure safety. Patrol, Investigations, Canine/Explosive Ordnance Disposal, SWAT, and traffic enforcement are just a few of the responsibilities assigned to this department.
Career Opportunities
Our open police jobs give you an opportunity like no other.
You’ve found a truly unique law enforcement career opportunity at DFW – where else could you serve and protect people travelling from all over the world in one place? We offer excellent benefits and high paying jobs for veterans and others.
Our open police officer jobs come with excellent benefits and salaries.
Benefits include
Leave Related Benefits: Time off with Pay (TOP), holidays and specialty leaves
Disability Benefits: sick leave, supplemental, on-the-job injury, long term, and family & medical
Retirement plans and savings
Other incentives: wellness incentive, longevity pay, service awards, and tuition assistance
To see a complete list and details of the benefit package, click here.
Exam Information
Give us your best and we’ll give you ours.
DFW Airport job openings are easy to want, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to get. We take our responsibility for the public very seriously, so we require an exam for all of our law enforcement jobs.
Qualifications
Do you qualify for our police officer jobs?
We’d like you to be one of our police recruits; see how you measure up to our qualifications to protect and serve travelers from around the world:
Under general supervision of the assigned supervisor, performs duties in police service depending on the area of assignment
May be assigned to any of the work areas described below.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Twenty-one (21) years of age at date of application.
Citizenship in the United States of America.
Completion of 30 hours of college at an accredited institution.
College requirement may be substituted by either of the following:
Two (2) years of military service
Two (2) years of paid experience as a Peace Officer
Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the principals, practices, procedures, methods and equipment of law enforcement.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the area of assignment.
Skill in the use of assigned equipment.
Ability to perform work in the area assigned.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to complete reports accurately.
Ability to respond quickly to changing conditions, situations and pressures.
Ability to use, operate and care for equipment in the area of assignment.
Ability to pass a truth verification examination and/or polygraph.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to meet physical requirements prescribed by the Public Safety Department.
Ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) within thirty (30) days of the date of employment and maintain qualification for the SIDA badge upon each renewal.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S)
This is a designated safety-sensitive position as defined in the Drug and Alcohol Screening section of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Policies Manual. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a drug screening test prior to employment and to submit to drug screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety-sensitive position.
Be a hero to over 60 million people
Join an internationally renowed department of Public Safety at DFW Airport. Become a DFW Airport firefighter.
Join DFW Fire
Airport firefighter jobs that serve an international population
DFW Airport is recruiting firefighters. Join the firefighters at DFW and discover a huge opportunity. Work at an airport that covers 17,000+ acres and hosts more than 60 million airline passengers per year. It’s one of the world’s foremost firefighter training programs, offering experienced instructors and state-of-the-art equipment.
Our firefighter recruits are trained at DFW Airport’s Fire Training Research Center, one of the world’s leading airport fire training facilities. There are great opportunities whether you’re looking for a position in firefighting that is focused on aircraft rescue training, fire prevention or emergency medical services.
See how you can become one of almost 200 officers dedicated to providing the highest standards of public safety to the travelling public in our open fire safety jobs.
How our hiring process works: DFW Airport DPS has streamlined the application process to efficiently process police officer and firefighter candidates in a timely manner. Once you have identified a position of interest, you can expect the following process:
Step 1 – On-line Employment Application
Please click here if you have not already completed an on-line application. Once the on-line application is complete, Human Resources will ensure the minimum qualifications are met. Once completed, a paper application will be provided to the applicant, or the applicant will be discontinued in the process and notified.
Step 2 – Written Exam
Return completed paper application package to Human Resources as the “ticket” for participation in the written exam.
Step 3- Physical Ability Test (PAT)
Upon successful completion of the written exam, applicants proceed immediately for the Physical Ability Test. to the DPS Training Center (Richard D. Barreda Indoor Range) behind Station 4.
Step 4 - Polygraph Examination
Applicants successfully completing the PAT must schedule the polygraph exam within two weeks. Failing to do so may result in the applicant’s being discontinued from the application process.
Results of the polygraph exam are sent to Career Development Division (CDD), where the background investigation is initiated, or the applicant is discontinued in the process and notified.
Step 6 - Chief’s Review
Upon completion of the background investigation and Captain’s Review, the application package will be forwarded to the Chief for review or discontinuation in the process.
Step 7 – Oral Interview
The interview will consist of a three-supervisor panel, consisting of at least one Captain, and a combination of Lieutenants and Sergeants. At this point, a contingent job offer is made or there is discontinuation of the process.
Step 8 – Psychological Exam
The job offer continues as contingent until the results of the psychological exam are collected. This exam is typically scheduled the same day the contingent job offer is made.
Step 9 – Medical Physical Exam
The job offer continues in a contingency status until the results of a medical physical exam are collected.
Step 10 – Official Job Offer to New Employee
The job offer is made official and the contingent status is removed. New Employee Orientation is scheduled and conducted by Human Resources.
If you should have any questions on the day of your testing, please call 972 574 5546.
Career Opportunities
Our open firefighter jobs give you an opportunity like no other.
If you’ve been on a firefighter job search, you’ve found some truly unique fire safety careers – where else could you serve and protect people travelling from all over the world in one place? We offer excellent benefits and high paying jobs.
Our fire safety positions come with excellent benefits and salaries.
Exam Information
Give us your best and we’ll give you ours.
DFW Airport job openings are easy to want, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to get. We take our responsibility for the public very seriously, so we require an exam for all of our fire safety jobs. Check the schedule and find the best time for you to be considered as one of our firefighter recruits.
(SCHEDULE OF EXAMS TO COME)
Qualifications
Do you qualify for our firefighter jobs?
We’d like you to be one of our firefighter recruits; see how you measure up to our qualifications to protect and serve travelers from around the world: Under general supervision of assigned supervisor, performs duties in fire safety service depending on the area of assignment. May be assigned to any of the work areas described below. Become familiar with the basics of DFW Airport's Environmental Management System & Environmental Policy and implement Best Management & Good Housekeeping Practices.
Minimum Requirements:
Completion of 30 hours of college at an accredited institution.
Twenty-one (21) years of age at date of application.
Citizenship in the United States of America.
College requirement may be substituted by either of the following:
Two (2) years of military service in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marines.
Two (2) years of paid experience as a Firefighter.
Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
Requirements of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principals, practices, procedures, methods and equipment of fire safety.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the area of assignment.
Skill in the use of assigned equipment.
Ability to perform work in the area assigned.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to complete reports accurately.
Ability to respond quickly to changing conditions, situations and pressures.
Ability to use, operate and care for equipment in the area of assignment.
Ability to pass a truth verification examination and/or polygraph.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to meet physical requirements prescribed by the Public Safety Department.
Ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) within thirty (30) days of the date of employment and maintain qualification for the SIDA badge upon each renewal.
Speciality Requirements:
Certification in firefighting by the appropriate state certifying agency.
This is a designated safety-sensitive position as defined in the Drug and Alcohol Screening section of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Policies Manual. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a drug screening test prior to employment and to submit to drug screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety-sensitive position.
Divisions
There are four divisions for firefighting:
Fire Prevention Fire Prevention ensures that processes, structures, and facilities are designed and planned to provide a safe and acceptable level of fire risk. This section seeks to monitor activities on Airport property through a process of plan or design submittals and reviews.
Fire Rescue The mission of the Fire Rescue Division is to provide the DFW Airport community with dedicated firefighters committed to excellence in professional services, customer service, and utilization of technology and effective partnerships.
Emergency Medical Services
The mission of the Emergency Medical Services Division is to provide exceptional pre-hospital medical care in both routine aviation and mass casualty environments by applying superior technical skills, compassion and professionalism.
All fire suppression personnel are trained to the basic Emergency Medical Technician level. More than two dozen paramedics staff the DPS EMS division.
Career Development
It is the mission of the Career Development Division to provide state-of-the-art emergency services training and to hire qualified and diverse employees who will exceed our customers’ expectations.
DFW Fire Services offers the finest training programs, recognized around the world for excellence. DFW firefighters, as well as those from other cities and countries, come to learn about firefighting techniques and skills in the unique circumstances found in an airport environment.
DFW Fire Training Research Center
DFW Fire Training Research Center at DFW International Airport offers firefighting professionals an opportunity to earn firefighter continuing education credit at one of the world’s foremost firefighter training centers taught by experienced instructors using state-of-the-art equipment.
You can become skilled in aircraft rescue training, learn on our trainers including the A380 and our proprietary software featuring an airport firefighter simulator, and much more. Plus, we offer online courses so you can earn firefighter online CE credit.
FTRC Color Guard
DFW Airport Fire Services maintains a Color Guard team which serves its members, sister agencies, and the airport community. Typical activities include memorial services, flag presentation for special occasions, and dignitary receptions.
DFW Department of Public Safety's Security Services
It is the mission of the DFW Special Services to ensure the protection of life and property through the effective and efficient delivery of professional service to the airport community.
Security Services
Our Vision It is the mission of the DFW Special Services to ensure the protection of life and property through the effective and efficient delivery of professional service to the airport community.
Director of Public Safety – Alan Black 972-973-3500
AVP Special Services – Philip Mongeau 972-973-3501
Emergency Management – David McCurdy 972-973-3590
Public Safety Communications – Amanda Eads 972-973-3186
It is the mission of the Access Control Office (ACO) to provide fingerprinting, badging, SIDA training, Air Operations Area (AOA) vehicle permits/devices, and key issuance services to qualified Airport users in an expeditious manner, while maintaining a level of reliability exceeding the expectations of our customers and governing agencies. For forms and detailed information, please click here.
Permits
Obtaining a permit may require an inspection prior to receiving a permit. As an example, permits are required for the use of compressed gas, storage of hazardous materials, and the use of tents on Airport property. Please click here for a list of all items requiring a permit. If you have questions, please call 972 973 3580 or e-mail firemarshal@dfwairport.com.
There are four basic types of inspections:
Scheduled Inspections
Complaint Inspections
Requested Inspections
Construction Inspections
In addition to issuing permits and conducting inspections, Fire Prevention is also responsible for conducting fire investigations. Requests for records and investigation status should be directed to the DFW Airport Legal Department by calling 972 973 5486 or e-mailing legal@dfwairport.com.
Fire Prevention also engages in fire safety education for the general public. Presentations are offered in such subjects as use of fire extinguishers, general fire safety, or commercial cooking hazards. For more information, please call 972 973 3580 or e-mail firemarshal@dfwairport.com.
Activities Requiring a Permit from Fire Prevention Bureau:
Fire Alarm System
Welding/cutting
Change-of-Use Permit
Explosives
Flammable & Combustible Liquids Storage
Temporary membrane structure, tent, or canopy
Use of Aerosol Products
Other Activities Also Requiring a Permit:
Amusement building
Aviation facility
Battery system
Carnival/Fair
Cellulose nitrate film
Combustible dust producing operation
Combustible fibers
Compressed gas
Covered mall building
Cryogenic fluid
Dry cleaning plant
Exhibit/Trade Show
Fire hydrants & valves
Floor finishing
Fruit/Crop ripening
Fumigation/Thermal insecticidal fogging
Hazardous materials
High-piled storage
Hot work operation
HPM Facility
Industrial oven
Liquid/gas fueled vehicle in assembly
LP gas
Lumber yard, woodworking plant
Magnesium
Miscellaneous combustible storage
Open burning
Open flame/candle
Organic coatings
Place of assembly
Private fire hydrant
Pyrotechnic special effects material
Pyroxylin plastics
Refrigeration equipment
Repair garage, service station
Rooftop heliport
Scrap tire, tire byproduct storage
Spraying/dipping
Tire-rebuilding plant
Waste handling
Wood products
Ask DFW DPS – A list of our common questions
Find a list of our common questions regarding DFW's Department of Public Safety listed below. For general website feedback and airport-related questions, email DFW at AirportInfoCenter@dfwairport.com. You should receive a response within 72 hours.
FAQs
The following list of commonly asked questions has been compiled. Please click on your topic of interest found below:
I received a citation. What should I do now?
Information concerning DFW Parking Citations can be accessed by clicking on the link found here: http://www.dfwairport.com/citation/index.php
Suspicious drug activity
If you believe you have witnessed suspicious drug activity on DFW Airport property, please call 972 973 3546
I want to anonymously share information about a crime.
Click here to view information on crimestoppers
I would like to register a complaint or commend someone.
Commendations: If you see a DFW International Airport Police Officer perform outstanding work, tell us about it. Listed below are suggestions for commending an employee. Write a letter to the officer’s supervisor, Assistant Chief or Police Chief. Commendations are shared with the employee and placed in the officer’s personnel file. If you are unsure of the officer’s name, describe him/her and list the specific actions or demeanor that impressed you. Include the location, date and time the incident occurred.
Complaints: It is essential that public confidence be maintained by the ability of the DFW International Airport Department of Public Safety – Police Service to investigate and properly adjudicate complaints against its members. DPS procedures regarding citizen complaints against law enforcement officers are governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 614, Subsection B, Sections 614.021, .022 and .023 requiring that all complaints be placed in writing and signed by the complainant. Maintaining public confidence demands that the department investigate and properly adjudicate complaints against its employees. The complaint process is structured with several goals:
Identification of employees unfit for employment
Improving service by identifying and correcting sub-standard performance
Assessing department policy and procedures
Protecting employees against false allegations.
The DFW International Airport Police Department accepts all complaints alleging an act or acts which, if proven true, would be a violation of departmental regulations, procedures, rules or a violation of any applicable state law or court decisions. Any person who is the affected party and believes the law or department policy has been violated may file a complaint. Allegations may be submitted in person, by mail, by phone, fax, or e-mail. Texas Law requires complaints against law enforcement officers be submitted in writing and signed by the complainant. The Department cannot consider your complaint or take action based on your complaint unless it is submitted as required by law. Complaints will be forwarded to the Chief of Police for review and assigned for follow up by Internal Affairs, Human Resources or their supervisor. A citizen may contact Internal Affairs regarding any complaint in person at 2900 East 28th Street, DFW Airport, TX 75261 or by phone: 972-973-3546. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Allegations of employment misconduct and personnel complaints are generally not accepted after ninety (90) days following the alleged incident unless special circumstances exist. The DFW Airport Police Service takes all complaints seriously and fully investigates each complaint received. Filing a false complaint against a law enforcement officer is a violation of the Texas Penal Code, Section 37.02. If a person knowingly and intentionally makes a false statement previously made under oath, a person may be found guilty and punished by a fine up to $4,000, confinement in jail up to one year, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Possible results of an investigation are:
Unfounded: Allegation is false or not factual. Exonerated: Incident occurred but action was reasonable and prudent or lawful and proper.
Not Sustained: Insufficient evidence or information to prove or disprove the allegation. Sustained: The allegation is supported by sufficient evidence and may include misconduct not charged in the complaint but disclosed by the investigation. When the investigation finds that the allegations against a police officer are sustained, the Chief of Police may assess disciplinary action ranging from counseling to termination, depending on the seriousness of the infraction.
How can I obtain a police report?
Traffic accidents reported on the State's form (CR -3) can be obtained by any of these methods:
Contacting the Desk Sergeant at DPS Station One
E-mailing a request to dfwairportpolice@dfwairport.com
Calling the records section at 972 973 3508.
The report can be e-mailed, mailed, or faxed to the requestor. Police reports other than those above may be obtained by an Open Record Request (see #9 below)
What items can I bring on a flight?
For a complete listing of items approved for flight, please click here:
Contact Pro Tow Wrecker Service at 972 219 7090. They have an office located at 1006 East Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067. Arrangements can be made to pick up your vehicle 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Tenant Alarm Information
False alarms are counted for each twelve (12) month period commencing on January 1 of each year. After the eighth (8th) alarm and upon written notification to the owner/operator, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will not respond to the premises of such alarm for a period of ninety (90) days. At the end of the ninety (90) day period, the owner/operator may apply to the Department of Public Safety for reinstatement of the alarm for the remainder of the calendar year. Reinstatement of an alarm requires that the owner/operator provide documentation that said alarm has been repaired and is in proper operational condition; and payment of a $25.00 reinstatement fee.
FALSE SECURITY ALARM CHARGES
FREQUENCY
FEE
1 to 3 occurrences
No Charge
4 to 5 occurrences
$50 per response
6 to 7 occurrences
$75 per response
8 occurrences
$100 per response
Over 8 occurrences
No DPS response
How can I request public information?
For those requesting information under the Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, Public Information Act, please click on the link below to print the appropriate form: Request for Public Information Information may be requested in person, by mail, fax, email or phone:
DFW International Airport Department of Public Safety
Records Section
P.O. Drawer 610687
DFW Airport, Texas 75261
Fax: 972 973 3459
Email: dfwairportpolice@dfwairport.com
Questions: 972 973 3508
I need to contact the DFW Jail.
The DFW Holding Facility is located at DFW Airport DPS Station One. The physical address is 2900 E 28th St, DFW Airport, TX 75261. Information may be obtained by contacting the Desk Sergeant at 972 973 3533, 972 973 3508, or 972 973 3539.
I would like to learn more about the Citizen Police Academy.
DFW Police Services host two Citizen Police Academies. One in the Spring and one in the Fall. The Academy meets once a week for 12 weeks. Contact prodriguez@dfwairport.com for more information.
Occupant, Owner, Tenant & Customer Fire Safety Training
The DFW Fire Service Department believes that human intervention through education and training will provide DFW Airport with a higher level of fire safety. Occupants, owners, tenants, and customers may request from the Fire Prevention Section education and training classes for employees and guests to educate and train people to prevent and respond appropriately during a fire emergency. Available classes include: Fire Extinguisher Operation, General Fire Safety, Restaurant Fire Safety, Aviation Fueling Safety, Fire Drills, and Emergency Planning. Some of the training offered above is available at no charge. If interested, please contact Fire Suppression at 972 574 5533 or email firemarshal@dfwairport.com.
Burn Awareness and Treatment
As a public service, DFW Fire Services offers the following information on the prevention and treatment of burns. The Fire Department reminds the public that burns of any degree can be serious and often require immediate medical treatment.
Obtaining a Construction Permit
Construction Contractors and other personnel with the intent of performing construction within the Airport boundary must first apply for a permit. Permits are required by the Airport Fire Code that constitute permission to engage in any of the following:
- Maintain, store, or handle materials
- Conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property
- Install equipment utilized in connection with such activities
- Install or modify any fire protection system or equipment or any other construction, equipment installation, or modification. If you have questions, please call 972 574 5533 or e-mail firemarshal@dfwairport.com.
Medical Billing Questions
Billing and record services for medical emergencies occurring within DFW Airport are provided by Intermedix Technologies, Inc. They can be contacted at
PO Box 940249
Houston, Texas 77094-7249
888 735 9559
866 579 8325 Fax
Medical Billing Schedules
For a complete listing of costs associated with DFW Medical Services, please click here.
Contact
Below is important contact information to the DFW Department of Public Safety
Contact
For emergencies on Airport property, please call 911.
For general Department of Public Safety Information:
Street Address:
2900 East 28th Street
DFW Airport, TX 75261Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 610687
DFW Airport, TX 75261
General phone number: 972 973 3434
General fax number: 972 973 3459
In Memoriam
Corporal Richard David Barreda
On Friday, February 14, 1997, Corporal Barreda of the DFW International Airport Department of Public Safety was traveling on his motorcycle when a shuttle bus suddenly pulled into oncoming traffic without warning. Corporal Barreda attempted to avoid the collision, but was forced into laying down his motorcycle and consequently slid underneath the vehicle.
Corporal Barreda was flown to a nearby hospital where he tragically died an hour later. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
“He loved his job. One of the things he stood for and one thing he liked to do was to help others.”
Maria Barreda, Mother of Corporal Barreda.
At only 26 years old, Corporal Barreda’s sacrifice is the ultimate tribute to his family and fellow officers. In honor of this sacrifice, the agency’s new indoor range was named in memory of the fallen officer and to signify his sense of service to the DFW Airport community.
“I can’t think of anything that would make Rick happier than to have this facility named in his honor.”
Alvy Dodson, Former Director of Public Safety, May 28, 1997
A Message From Director Alan Black
Now Hiring
Benefits
We offer a globally-recognized training program along with competitive salaries and benefits including medical, disability, retirement, life insurance and many more. We also offer educational incentive pay, tuition reimbursement, and longevity pay. Click below to view our salaries and benefits package.
Join DFW Police
Applying is simple and easy. Before applying, read our qualifications and exam information. When ready, click below to fill out an application.
Join DFW Fire
Applying is simple and easy.Before
applying, read our qualifications and exam information. When ready, click
below to fill out an application.
Be a hero to over 60 million people
Join an internationally renowed department of Public Safety at DFW Airport. Become a DFW Police Officer.
Join DFW Police
We are recruiting police officers – both new new recruits and experienced officers. Joining the police force at DFW International Airport is a law enforcement position with a huge opportunity – more than 60 million passengers each year visit DFW Airport and we cover more than 17,000 acres buzzing with activity from air travel traffic, retailers and manufacturing rers.
DFW police jobs are ideal positions for those who are interested in law enforcement. Our police recruiting is also aimed at those with two years or more of college. Current police officers who are interested continuing their law enforcement career in a new environment will enjoy the unique challenges and opportunities of a police job at DFW Airport.
Become one of almost 200 police officers dedicated to providing the highest standards of public safety to the travelling public by applying for our open police recruit or police officer jobs. DFW Police Services relies on the latest technologies and training techniques to ensure safety. Patrol, Investigations, Canine/Explosive Ordnance Disposal, SWAT, and traffic enforcement are just a few of the responsibilities assigned to this department.
Career Opportunities
Our open police jobs give you an opportunity like no other.
You’ve found a truly unique law enforcement career opportunity at DFW – where else could you serve and protect people travelling from all over the world in one place? We offer excellent benefits and high paying jobs for veterans and others.
Our open police officer jobs come with excellent benefits and salaries.
Benefits include
Leave Related Benefits: Time off with Pay (TOP), holidays and specialty leaves
Disability Benefits: sick leave, supplemental, on-the-job injury, long term, and family & medical
Retirement plans and savings
Other incentives: wellness incentive, longevity pay, service awards, and tuition assistance
To see a complete list and details of the benefit package, click here.
Exam Information
Give us your best and we’ll give you ours.
DFW Airport job openings are easy to want, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to get. We take our responsibility for the public very seriously, so we require an exam for all of our law enforcement jobs.
Qualifications
Do you qualify for our police officer jobs?
We’d like you to be one of our police recruits; see how you measure up to our qualifications to protect and serve travelers from around the world:
Under general supervision of the assigned supervisor, performs duties in police service depending on the area of assignment
May be assigned to any of the work areas described below.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Twenty-one (21) years of age at date of application.
Citizenship in the United States of America.
Completion of 30 hours of college at an accredited institution.
College requirement may be substituted by either of the following:
Two (2) years of military service
Two (2) years of paid experience as a Peace Officer
Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the principals, practices, procedures, methods and equipment of law enforcement.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the area of assignment.
Skill in the use of assigned equipment.
Ability to perform work in the area assigned.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to complete reports accurately.
Ability to respond quickly to changing conditions, situations and pressures.
Ability to use, operate and care for equipment in the area of assignment.
Ability to pass a truth verification examination and/or polygraph.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to meet physical requirements prescribed by the Public Safety Department.
Ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) within thirty (30) days of the date of employment and maintain qualification for the SIDA badge upon each renewal.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S)
This is a designated safety-sensitive position as defined in the Drug and Alcohol Screening section of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Policies Manual. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a drug screening test prior to employment and to submit to drug screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety-sensitive position.
Be a hero to over 60 million people
Join an internationally renowed department of Public Safety at DFW Airport. Become a DFW Airport firefighter.
Join DFW Fire
Airport firefighter jobs that serve an international population
DFW Airport is recruiting firefighters. Join the firefighters at DFW and discover a huge opportunity. Work at an airport that covers 17,000+ acres and hosts more than 60 million airline passengers per year. It’s one of the world’s foremost firefighter training programs, offering experienced instructors and state-of-the-art equipment.
Our firefighter recruits are trained at DFW Airport’s Fire Training Research Center, one of the world’s leading airport fire training facilities. There are great opportunities whether you’re looking for a position in firefighting that is focused on aircraft rescue training, fire prevention or emergency medical services.
See how you can become one of almost 200 officers dedicated to providing the highest standards of public safety to the travelling public in our open fire safety jobs.
How our hiring process works: DFW Airport DPS has streamlined the application process to efficiently process police officer and firefighter candidates in a timely manner. Once you have identified a position of interest, you can expect the following process:
Step 1 – On-line Employment Application
Please click here if you have not already completed an on-line application. Once the on-line application is complete, Human Resources will ensure the minimum qualifications are met. Once completed, a paper application will be provided to the applicant, or the applicant will be discontinued in the process and notified.
Step 2 – Written Exam
Return completed paper application package to Human Resources as the “ticket” for participation in the written exam.
Step 3- Physical Ability Test (PAT)
Upon successful completion of the written exam, applicants proceed immediately for the Physical Ability Test. to the DPS Training Center (Richard D. Barreda Indoor Range) behind Station 4.
Step 4 - Polygraph Examination
Applicants successfully completing the PAT must schedule the polygraph exam within two weeks. Failing to do so may result in the applicant’s being discontinued from the application process.
Results of the polygraph exam are sent to Career Development Division (CDD), where the background investigation is initiated, or the applicant is discontinued in the process and notified.
Step 6 - Chief’s Review
Upon completion of the background investigation and Captain’s Review, the application package will be forwarded to the Chief for review or discontinuation in the process.
Step 7 – Oral Interview
The interview will consist of a three-supervisor panel, consisting of at least one Captain, and a combination of Lieutenants and Sergeants. At this point, a contingent job offer is made or there is discontinuation of the process.
Step 8 – Psychological Exam
The job offer continues as contingent until the results of the psychological exam are collected. This exam is typically scheduled the same day the contingent job offer is made.
Step 9 – Medical Physical Exam
The job offer continues in a contingency status until the results of a medical physical exam are collected.
Step 10 – Official Job Offer to New Employee
The job offer is made official and the contingent status is removed. New Employee Orientation is scheduled and conducted by Human Resources.
If you should have any questions on the day of your testing, please call 972 574 5546.
Career Opportunities
Our open firefighter jobs give you an opportunity like no other.
If you’ve been on a firefighter job search, you’ve found some truly unique fire safety careers – where else could you serve and protect people travelling from all over the world in one place? We offer excellent benefits and high paying jobs.
Our fire safety positions come with excellent benefits and salaries.
Exam Information
Give us your best and we’ll give you ours.
DFW Airport job openings are easy to want, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to get. We take our responsibility for the public very seriously, so we require an exam for all of our fire safety jobs. Check the schedule and find the best time for you to be considered as one of our firefighter recruits.
(SCHEDULE OF EXAMS TO COME)
Qualifications
Do you qualify for our firefighter jobs?
We’d like you to be one of our firefighter recruits; see how you measure up to our qualifications to protect and serve travelers from around the world: Under general supervision of assigned supervisor, performs duties in fire safety service depending on the area of assignment. May be assigned to any of the work areas described below. Become familiar with the basics of DFW Airport's Environmental Management System & Environmental Policy and implement Best Management & Good Housekeeping Practices.
Minimum Requirements:
Completion of 30 hours of college at an accredited institution.
Twenty-one (21) years of age at date of application.
Citizenship in the United States of America.
College requirement may be substituted by either of the following:
Two (2) years of military service in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marines.
Two (2) years of paid experience as a Firefighter.
Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
Requirements of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principals, practices, procedures, methods and equipment of fire safety.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the area of assignment.
Skill in the use of assigned equipment.
Ability to perform work in the area assigned.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to complete reports accurately.
Ability to respond quickly to changing conditions, situations and pressures.
Ability to use, operate and care for equipment in the area of assignment.
Ability to pass a truth verification examination and/or polygraph.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to meet physical requirements prescribed by the Public Safety Department.
Ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) within thirty (30) days of the date of employment and maintain qualification for the SIDA badge upon each renewal.
Speciality Requirements:
Certification in firefighting by the appropriate state certifying agency.
This is a designated safety-sensitive position as defined in the Drug and Alcohol Screening section of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Policies Manual. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a drug screening test prior to employment and to submit to drug screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety-sensitive position.
Divisions
There are four divisions for firefighting:
Fire Prevention Fire Prevention ensures that processes, structures, and facilities are designed and planned to provide a safe and acceptable level of fire risk. This section seeks to monitor activities on Airport property through a process of plan or design submittals and reviews.
Fire Rescue The mission of the Fire Rescue Division is to provide the DFW Airport community with dedicated firefighters committed to excellence in professional services, customer service, and utilization of technology and effective partnerships.
Emergency Medical Services
The mission of the Emergency Medical Services Division is to provide exceptional pre-hospital medical care in both routine aviation and mass casualty environments by applying superior technical skills, compassion and professionalism.
All fire suppression personnel are trained to the basic Emergency Medical Technician level. More than two dozen paramedics staff the DPS EMS division.
Career Development
It is the mission of the Career Development Division to provide state-of-the-art emergency services training and to hire qualified and diverse employees who will exceed our customers’ expectations.
DFW Fire Services offers the finest training programs, recognized around the world for excellence. DFW firefighters, as well as those from other cities and countries, come to learn about firefighting techniques and skills in the unique circumstances found in an airport environment.
DFW Fire Training Research Center
DFW Fire Training Research Center at DFW International Airport offers firefighting professionals an opportunity to earn firefighter continuing education credit at one of the world’s foremost firefighter training centers taught by experienced instructors using state-of-the-art equipment.
You can become skilled in aircraft rescue training, learn on our trainers including the A380 and our proprietary software featuring an airport firefighter simulator, and much more. Plus, we offer online courses so you can earn firefighter online CE credit.
FTRC Color Guard
DFW Airport Fire Services maintains a Color Guard team which serves its members, sister agencies, and the airport community. Typical activities include memorial services, flag presentation for special occasions, and dignitary receptions.
DFW Department of Public Safety's Security Services
It is the mission of the DFW Special Services to ensure the protection of life and property through the effective and efficient delivery of professional service to the airport community.
Security Services
Our Vision It is the mission of the DFW Special Services to ensure the protection of life and property through the effective and efficient delivery of professional service to the airport community.
Director of Public Safety – Alan Black 972-973-3500
AVP Special Services – Philip Mongeau 972-973-3501
Emergency Management – David McCurdy 972-973-3590
Public Safety Communications – Amanda Eads 972-973-3186
It is the mission of the Access Control Office (ACO) to provide fingerprinting, badging, SIDA training, Air Operations Area (AOA) vehicle permits/devices, and key issuance services to qualified Airport users in an expeditious manner, while maintaining a level of reliability exceeding the expectations of our customers and governing agencies. For forms and detailed information, please click here.
Permits
Obtaining a permit may require an inspection prior to receiving a permit. As an example, permits are required for the use of compressed gas, storage of hazardous materials, and the use of tents on Airport property. Please click here for a list of all items requiring a permit. If you have questions, please call 972 973 3580 or e-mail firemarshal@dfwairport.com.
There are four basic types of inspections:
Scheduled Inspections
Complaint Inspections
Requested Inspections
Construction Inspections
In addition to issuing permits and conducting inspections, Fire Prevention is also responsible for conducting fire investigations. Requests for records and investigation status should be directed to the DFW Airport Legal Department by calling 972 973 5486 or e-mailing legal@dfwairport.com.
Fire Prevention also engages in fire safety education for the general public. Presentations are offered in such subjects as use of fire extinguishers, general fire safety, or commercial cooking hazards. For more information, please call 972 973 3580 or e-mail firemarshal@dfwairport.com.
Activities Requiring a Permit from Fire Prevention Bureau:
Fire Alarm System
Welding/cutting
Change-of-Use Permit
Explosives
Flammable & Combustible Liquids Storage
Temporary membrane structure, tent, or canopy
Use of Aerosol Products
Other Activities Also Requiring a Permit:
Amusement building
Aviation facility
Battery system
Carnival/Fair
Cellulose nitrate film
Combustible dust producing operation
Combustible fibers
Compressed gas
Covered mall building
Cryogenic fluid
Dry cleaning plant
Exhibit/Trade Show
Fire hydrants & valves
Floor finishing
Fruit/Crop ripening
Fumigation/Thermal insecticidal fogging
Hazardous materials
High-piled storage
Hot work operation
HPM Facility
Industrial oven
Liquid/gas fueled vehicle in assembly
LP gas
Lumber yard, woodworking plant
Magnesium
Miscellaneous combustible storage
Open burning
Open flame/candle
Organic coatings
Place of assembly
Private fire hydrant
Pyrotechnic special effects material
Pyroxylin plastics
Refrigeration equipment
Repair garage, service station
Rooftop heliport
Scrap tire, tire byproduct storage
Spraying/dipping
Tire-rebuilding plant
Waste handling
Wood products
Ask DFW DPS – A list of our common questions
Find a list of our common questions regarding DFW's Department of Public Safety listed below. For general website feedback and airport-related questions, email DFW at AirportInfoCenter@dfwairport.com. You should receive a response within 72 hours.
FAQs
The following list of commonly asked questions has been compiled. Please click on your topic of interest found below:
I received a citation. What should I do now?
Information concerning DFW Parking Citations can be accessed by clicking on the link found here: http://www.dfwairport.com/citation/index.php
Suspicious drug activity
If you believe you have witnessed suspicious drug activity on DFW Airport property, please call 972 973 3546
I want to anonymously share information about a crime.
Click here to view information on crimestoppers
I would like to register a complaint or commend someone.
Commendations: If you see a DFW International Airport Police Officer perform outstanding work, tell us about it. Listed below are suggestions for commending an employee. Write a letter to the officer’s supervisor, Assistant Chief or Police Chief. Commendations are shared with the employee and placed in the officer’s personnel file. If you are unsure of the officer’s name, describe him/her and list the specific actions or demeanor that impressed you. Include the location, date and time the incident occurred.
Complaints: It is essential that public confidence be maintained by the ability of the DFW International Airport Department of Public Safety – Police Service to investigate and properly adjudicate complaints against its members. DPS procedures regarding citizen complaints against law enforcement officers are governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 614, Subsection B, Sections 614.021, .022 and .023 requiring that all complaints be placed in writing and signed by the complainant. Maintaining public confidence demands that the department investigate and properly adjudicate complaints against its employees. The complaint process is structured with several goals:
Identification of employees unfit for employment
Improving service by identifying and correcting sub-standard performance
Assessing department policy and procedures
Protecting employees against false allegations.
The DFW International Airport Police Department accepts all complaints alleging an act or acts which, if proven true, would be a violation of departmental regulations, procedures, rules or a violation of any applicable state law or court decisions. Any person who is the affected party and believes the law or department policy has been violated may file a complaint. Allegations may be submitted in person, by mail, by phone, fax, or e-mail. Texas Law requires complaints against law enforcement officers be submitted in writing and signed by the complainant. The Department cannot consider your complaint or take action based on your complaint unless it is submitted as required by law. Complaints will be forwarded to the Chief of Police for review and assigned for follow up by Internal Affairs, Human Resources or their supervisor. A citizen may contact Internal Affairs regarding any complaint in person at 2900 East 28th Street, DFW Airport, TX 75261 or by phone: 972-973-3546. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Allegations of employment misconduct and personnel complaints are generally not accepted after ninety (90) days following the alleged incident unless special circumstances exist. The DFW Airport Police Service takes all complaints seriously and fully investigates each complaint received. Filing a false complaint against a law enforcement officer is a violation of the Texas Penal Code, Section 37.02. If a person knowingly and intentionally makes a false statement previously made under oath, a person may be found guilty and punished by a fine up to $4,000, confinement in jail up to one year, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Possible results of an investigation are:
Unfounded: Allegation is false or not factual. Exonerated: Incident occurred but action was reasonable and prudent or lawful and proper.
Not Sustained: Insufficient evidence or information to prove or disprove the allegation. Sustained: The allegation is supported by sufficient evidence and may include misconduct not charged in the complaint but disclosed by the investigation. When the investigation finds that the allegations against a police officer are sustained, the Chief of Police may assess disciplinary action ranging from counseling to termination, depending on the seriousness of the infraction.
How can I obtain a police report?
Traffic accidents reported on the State's form (CR -3) can be obtained by any of these methods:
Contacting the Desk Sergeant at DPS Station One
E-mailing a request to dfwairportpolice@dfwairport.com
Calling the records section at 972 973 3508.
The report can be e-mailed, mailed, or faxed to the requestor. Police reports other than those above may be obtained by an Open Record Request (see #9 below)
What items can I bring on a flight?
For a complete listing of items approved for flight, please click here:
Contact Pro Tow Wrecker Service at 972 219 7090. They have an office located at 1006 East Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067. Arrangements can be made to pick up your vehicle 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Tenant Alarm Information
False alarms are counted for each twelve (12) month period commencing on January 1 of each year. After the eighth (8th) alarm and upon written notification to the owner/operator, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will not respond to the premises of such alarm for a period of ninety (90) days. At the end of the ninety (90) day period, the owner/operator may apply to the Department of Public Safety for reinstatement of the alarm for the remainder of the calendar year. Reinstatement of an alarm requires that the owner/operator provide documentation that said alarm has been repaired and is in proper operational condition; and payment of a $25.00 reinstatement fee.
FALSE SECURITY ALARM CHARGES
FREQUENCY
FEE
1 to 3 occurrences
No Charge
4 to 5 occurrences
$50 per response
6 to 7 occurrences
$75 per response
8 occurrences
$100 per response
Over 8 occurrences
No DPS response
How can I request public information?
For those requesting information under the Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, Public Information Act, please click on the link below to print the appropriate form: Request for Public Information Information may be requested in person, by mail, fax, email or phone:
DFW International Airport Department of Public Safety
Records Section
P.O. Drawer 610687
DFW Airport, Texas 75261
Fax: 972 973 3459
Email: dfwairportpolice@dfwairport.com
Questions: 972 973 3508
I need to contact the DFW Jail.
The DFW Holding Facility is located at DFW Airport DPS Station One. The physical address is 2900 E 28th St, DFW Airport, TX 75261. Information may be obtained by contacting the Desk Sergeant at 972 973 3533, 972 973 3508, or 972 973 3539.
I would like to learn more about the Citizen Police Academy.
DFW Police Services host two Citizen Police Academies. One in the Spring and one in the Fall. The Academy meets once a week for 12 weeks. Contact prodriguez@dfwairport.com for more information.
Occupant, Owner, Tenant & Customer Fire Safety Training
The DFW Fire Service Department believes that human intervention through education and training will provide DFW Airport with a higher level of fire safety. Occupants, owners, tenants, and customers may request from the Fire Prevention Section education and training classes for employees and guests to educate and train people to prevent and respond appropriately during a fire emergency. Available classes include: Fire Extinguisher Operation, General Fire Safety, Restaurant Fire Safety, Aviation Fueling Safety, Fire Drills, and Emergency Planning. Some of the training offered above is available at no charge. If interested, please contact Fire Suppression at 972 574 5533 or email firemarshal@dfwairport.com.
Burn Awareness and Treatment
As a public service, DFW Fire Services offers the following information on the prevention and treatment of burns. The Fire Department reminds the public that burns of any degree can be serious and often require immediate medical treatment.
Obtaining a Construction Permit
Construction Contractors and other personnel with the intent of performing construction within the Airport boundary must first apply for a permit. Permits are required by the Airport Fire Code that constitute permission to engage in any of the following:
- Maintain, store, or handle materials
- Conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property
- Install equipment utilized in connection with such activities
- Install or modify any fire protection system or equipment or any other construction, equipment installation, or modification. If you have questions, please call 972 574 5533 or e-mail firemarshal@dfwairport.com.
Medical Billing Questions
Billing and record services for medical emergencies occurring within DFW Airport are provided by Intermedix Technologies, Inc. They can be contacted at
PO Box 940249
Houston, Texas 77094-7249
888 735 9559
866 579 8325 Fax
Medical Billing Schedules
For a complete listing of costs associated with DFW Medical Services, please click here.
Contact
Below is important contact information to the DFW Department of Public Safety
Contact
For emergencies on Airport property, please call 911.
For general Department of Public Safety Information:
Street Address:
2900 East 28th Street
DFW Airport, TX 75261Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 610687
DFW Airport, TX 75261
General phone number: 972 973 3434
General fax number: 972 973 3459
In Memoriam
Corporal Richard David Barreda
On Friday, February 14, 1997, Corporal Barreda of the DFW International Airport Department of Public Safety was traveling on his motorcycle when a shuttle bus suddenly pulled into oncoming traffic without warning. Corporal Barreda attempted to avoid the collision, but was forced into laying down his motorcycle and consequently slid underneath the vehicle.
Corporal Barreda was flown to a nearby hospital where he tragically died an hour later. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
“He loved his job. One of the things he stood for and one thing he liked to do was to help others.”
Maria Barreda, Mother of Corporal Barreda.
At only 26 years old, Corporal Barreda’s sacrifice is the ultimate tribute to his family and fellow officers. In honor of this sacrifice, the agency’s new indoor range was named in memory of the fallen officer and to signify his sense of service to the DFW Airport community.
“I can’t think of anything that would make Rick happier than to have this facility named in his honor.”
Alvy Dodson, Former Director of Public Safety, May 28, 1997
