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What makes DFW different
Not Civil Service
DFW Airport does not impose an age limit, participate in state retirement systems, or follow civil service rules for promotion. We seek the best qualified people, provide competitive salaries and benefits, administer competitive, job-specific promotional processes, and provide retirement security through a private retirement plan.
Training is Paid
From basic academy training to specialty training, all training, uniforms, and equipment you will need to be successful is paid for by DFW Airport.
Rapid Advancement
Upon completion of basic academy and field training, all Police Officers and Firefighters are assigned to their respective Patrol or Emergency Operations duties.
They are eligible to compete for specialty assignments after 1-3 years and may participate in promotional processes after 1-3 years, depending on job function.
They are eligible to compete for specialty assignments after 1-3 years and may participate in promotional processes after 1-3 years, depending on job function.
Dual Certification Not Required
The Department of Public Safety is comprised of separate Police and Fire Service Departments.
As a Police Officer or Firefighter/EMT at DFW Airport, you will not be required to maintain inter-disciplinary certifications.
As a Police Officer or Firefighter/EMT at DFW Airport, you will not be required to maintain inter-disciplinary certifications.