Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Seeking Agent Trainees
Locations: Arlington (1 opening), Dallas (4 openings), Houston (5 openings)
Salary: $39,097/Year
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs entry-level alcoholic beverage enforcement work. Work involves regulating the alcoholic beverage industry in Texas and enforcing the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Code. Works under close supervision during the probationary period which includes an intensive field training program and academy. Must be willing to work shifts as assigned including nights, weekends and holidays, with days and hours that are subject to change.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experienceand Training
- At least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED and possess a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Basic Peace Officer Certification and four years experience in law enforcement. Experience conducting investigations is preferred. (Legible copy of TCLEOSE Certification must be submitted with application)
- OR -
• High school diploma or GED and four years of Military experience and possess a TCLEOSE Basic Peace Officer Certification.
- OR -
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree and possess a TCLEOSE Basic Peace Officer Certification (Legible copy of Transcripts must be submitted with application).
Other Requirements
• Selected applicants for the agent trainee positions are required to complete a written assessment exam. The exam will assess the applicant’s skills in the areas of Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Spelling, Language, Number Operations, and Problem Solving. Regional assessment exams will be conducted between the dates of Wednesday, April 7 2010 and Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
• The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has developed a physical assessment for all law enforcement officers in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 614, Subchapter H, section 614.152. TABC Agent Trainee applicants that qualify must complete physical standards testing that will be conducted in May, 2010. To successfully pass the exam candidates must be able to complete:
Sit Ups – 29 in 60 seconds
300 Meter Run – 93 seconds
Push Ups – 13 (no time limit)
1.5 Mile Run – 21:55 minutes
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is accepting applications for the position indicated above. Applications may be obtained from our web site at: www.tabc.state.tx.us, the Human Resources Office or any local Texas Alcoholic Beverage Office. Applications may be faxed to (512) 206-3419. In all correspondence, please reference the position applied for by title and posting number as shown above. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids or services should contact the Human Resources Office three (3) days in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
AGENT TRAINEE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1. The complete posting and application forms can be found on our website at http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/employment/welcome.asp
2. Complete and submit a separate State of Texas Application form for each posting that you wish to apply for by writing the unique TABC job posting number on each application form that you submit. You may submit up to two separate applications, one for each Region.
3. Identify the specific city location of the position you wish to apply for by writing the name of the city in the Geographic Preference section of the application form.
4. Attach a legible copy of college transcripts or TCLEOSE Basic Peace Officer Certification and DD214 if applicable.
5. Attach a completed TABC Supplemental to State of Texas application for Employment form.
6. Attach a completed and notarized Personal Inquiry Waiver, Authority for Release of Information which should be notarized.
7. Applications must be submitted by the due date and time stated on the job posting. Late applications will not be accepted. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a State of Texas Application form.
8. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
CONTACT:
Human Resources Department
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
5806 Mesa Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
Phone: (512) 206-3220
Texas Relay: TDD (512) 1-800-735-2989
Fax: (512) 206-3419
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2010
