Help Wanted

My agency has just posted its annual list of openings. We only accept applications for this three week period. We may go to two hirings a year soon, but we may still just do one set of openings and keep an eligibility list.

Anyway, here is the posting:

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Seeking Agent Trainees

Locations: Abilene, Amarillo, Odessa, Wichita Falls, Dallas, Longview, Houston, and Corpus Christi

Salary: $38,199/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:

· Enforces the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, the Texas Penal Code and other applicable statutes.

· Inspects licensed premises and investigates complaints concerning violations of the state’s alcoholic beverage laws.

· Gathers evidence to determine if violations occurred and if criminal or administrative charges are warranted.

· Prepares and files administrative and criminal cases with the appropriate authorities.

· Conducts searches, seizes illicit alcoholic beverages and contraband, and executes arrests.

· Assists in the prosecution of cases filed.

· Assists other law enforcement agencies in the investigation, preparation, and prosecution of alcohol-related cases.

· May handle or assist in the initial processing of applications for licenses and permits.

· May provide training or teach awareness programs.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience and Training

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· High school diploma or GED; and possess a TCLEOSE Peace Officer License (Legible copy of TCLEOSE License must be submitted with application); *TABC reserves the right to limit the number of applicants selected that are not currently certified as a licensed peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) due to financial and operational constraints. OR

· Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice or related field and be willing to obtain a Basic Peace Officer certification (Legible copy of Transcripts must be submitted with application).

· Visual acuity must not exceed 20/200 uncorrected or 20/30 corrected. No color blindness shall be present.

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.