TPWD - Reinstatement State Park Police Officer I-II-III-IV-V-VI ( 00030372 ) Organization : PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location : Texas-City Not Applicable Work Locations : Texas - Statewide Multiple Locations

Job : Protective Service

Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

State Job Code : 6252 6253

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 21 22

Salary (Pay Basis) : 4,976.00 - 7,039.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings : 17

Overtime Status : Non-exempt

Job Posting : Feb 15, 2023, 3:38:26 PM

Closing Date: Mar 31, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

Description

TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES can be found at http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim veteran’s employment preference including surviving spouse or orphan of a veteran as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach a DD214 at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Veteran’s Hiring Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/

BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

TO APPLY: Application must be completed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

HIRING CONTACT: Wes Masur, (512) 389-8001

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: To be determined. Multiple locations statewide.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the State Park Police Captain, this position performs public safety and resource enforcement work in a state park and surrounding communities. Responsible for the law enforcement operations, public safety, security, preservation, protection of Texas State Parks. Performs public safety and resource enforcement work in a state park and surrounding communities. Work involves providing field enforcement of criminal and general laws of the State of Texas, park rules, and regulations; resource protection; safety; and information and education to the public. Provides professional law enforcement and public safety operational services duties as described: Enforcement of the Texas Penal Code and relevant provisions of other Texas Laws, Texas Parks & Wildlife Code, State Park Rules and Regulations and applicable Federal laws; Community oriented policing through education, community outreach and visitor relations; Citing, apprehending and arresting violators; Performs criminal and administrative investigations / manages caseloads - responsible for the preparation and submittal of law enforcement reports and investigations; Conducts search and rescue operations and develops and maintains emergency procedures; Public safety and emergency management response functions including working natural and man-made disasters; Homeland security operations including border protection, monuments, national & state historic land marks, public utilities / infrastructure, public water ways and land resources; Serve as a force multiplier to support law enforcement actions at other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies when called upon or assigned. Responds to emergency situations and is on-call for service. Partners with and communicates law enforcement and public safety information to the park management team and other state park staff. Fosters professional partnerships with federal, state and local agencies and emergency service providers. May assist Captain with training, recruiting, hiring, mentoring and evaluating of officers. May conducts incident command functions incident, special events, natural or manmade disasters and develops and maintains emergency procedures. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, procedures and general orders. Performs additional duties as assigned.

NOTE: State Park Police Officer Career Ladder advancement opportunities available dependent upon meeting qualifications. For more information regarding Career Ladder advancements, contact Hiring Supervisor or visit the State Parks Jobs Page at: http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/jobs/ppo/

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree;

Graduation from the Texas Parks and Wildlife State Park Law Enforcement Academy or Texas Game Warden Training Academy.

Experience:

Former TPWD employee must have separated from the agency in good standing.

Must meet all State Park Police Standards in the area of annual physical readiness testing.

State Park Police Officer I: Completion of Field Training (FTO), one year commissioned service as a TPWD Officer (State Park Police Officer or Game Warden).

State Park Police Officer II: Intermediate TCOLE License and four years commissioned service as a TPWD Officer (State Park Police Officer or Game Warden).

State Park Police Officer III: Advanced TCOLE License and eight years commissioned service as a TPWD Officer (State Park Police Officer or Game Warden).

State Park Police Officer IV: Advanced TCOLE License and twelve years commissioned service as a TPWD Officer (State Park Police Officer or Game Warden).

State Park Police Officer V: Master TCOLE License and sixteen years commissioned service as a TPWD Officer (State Park Police Officer or Game Warden).

State Park Police Officer VI: Master TCOLE License and twenty years commissioned service as a TPWD Officer (State Park Police Officer or Game Warden).

Licensure:

State Park Police Officer I-II-III:

Must possess a valid class “C” Texas driver’s license;

Must possess a current license from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE);

State Park Police Officer IV-V-VI:

Licensure of State Park Police Officer I-II-III, PLUS:

Must possess a current license as an Advanced Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

NOTE: Retention of this position is contingent upon maintaining the required licenses.

Background Check:

Required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check prior to employment offer. Potential candidates will be responsible for expenses related to the background check.

Location of Assignment:

Big Bend Ranch State Park, Lake Casa Blanca State Park, Falcon/Bentsen Rio Grande Valley, Lost Maples State Natural Area, Garner State Park, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Pedernales Falls State Park, Sheldon Lake State Park, Lake Somerville State Park, Lake Brownwood State Park, Abilene State Park, Daingerfield State Park, Cedar Hill State Park, Lake Tawakoni State Park. Applicants may apply for a specific duty station location from the listed vacancies. Selected applicants will be required to live within 30 air miles of the duty station location for which they are selected.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

One additional year of the required experience may substitute for 30 hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Criminology, Police Science, Natural Resources or closely related field is generally preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

State Park Police Officer I-II-III:

Knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations pertaining to the enforcement of the Texas Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedures, of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, and of department procedures and policies.

Knowledge of park administration and operations;

Knowledge of fiscal controls, revenue collected and accountability

Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management and conservation principles;

Knowledge of the Judicial process;

Knowledge of basic mathematics;

State Park Police Officer IV-V-VI:

Knowledge of State Park Police Officer I-II-III; PLUS:

Knowledge of State Park law enforcement principles;

Knowledge of TCOLE proficiency standards and instructional techniques;

Knowledge of training procedures, techniques and practices;

State Park Police Officer I-II-III:

Skill in application of statutes, proclamations, regulations and policies related to the enforcement of all provisions of the Texas Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Water Safety Act and Texas State Park Rules and Regulations.

Skill in Patrol Tactics and Techniques.

Skill in application of Department Policies and Procedures and State Park Police General Orders.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;

Skill in preparing and completing all required agency reports and investigation;

Skill in using office and law enforcement equipment;

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner;

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other State agencies and organizations;

Skill in making independent, sound, timely decisions;

Skill in First Aid, CPR, Search and Rescue (SAR) and emergency procedures;

State Park Police Officer IV-V-VI:

Skill of a State Park Police Officer I-II-III, PLUS:

Skill in completing various daily, weekly, quarterly, annual and special reports;

Skill in training others;

Skill in providing direction and guidance to less tenured staff;

State Park Police Officer I-II-III:

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities;

Ability to uniformly and consistently interpret and enforce rules and regulations and state and federal laws in a fair and consistent manner;

Ability to use and care for firearms, radio equipment, and other law enforcement equipment; to operate law enforcement vehicles and vessels;

Ability to clearly communicate commands and instructions;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program;

Ability to work under stressful conditions;

Ability to work in potentially hazardous conditions related to law enforcement work activities.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to work as member of a team;

Ability to prepare and execute safety and emergency response programs and conduct accident/offense investigation/evaluations;

Ability to testifying in court or other proceedings;

Ability to present educational or information programs;

Ability to handle complaints, emergencies, and large groups of people;

Ability to work with diverse constituencies and populations;

Ability to conduct patrols by vehicle, ATV, marine vessel, bicycle and foot;

Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

Ability to use radios and other electronic devices to detect and respond to law violations;

Ability to maintain integrity in on and off-duty activities and conduct;

Ability to effectively and appropriately use all levels on the force continuum;

Ability to work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

State Park Police Officer IV-V-VI:

Ability of a State Park Police Officer I-II-III, PLUS:

Ability to work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to meet qualifications with Firearms and Law Enforcement equipment according to agency and TCOLE training requirements;

Required to work 40 hours per week, includes various schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays;

Required to work in a high visitation public park with overnight camping;

Required to respond to emergency and on-call situations;

Required to travel 25% with possible overnight stays;

Required to operate a State vehicle;

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;

Required to conduct patrols by vehicle, ATV, marine vessel, bicycle and foot;

May work in and around natural outdoor pests such as insects, animals and poisonous plants;

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;

Required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check to maintain employment;

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures;

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER