Patrol Officer

Job Posting

Midland County

$79,775.31 Annually

Midland, TX

Full-Time

Job Number : 2019-00120

Department : Sheriff's Office Patrol Unit

Opening Date : 09 / 24 / 2020

Summary

Please ensure that you fill and attach the Release Form (you will need to open this link via internet explorer to sign it digitally). Your application will not be considered complete without this. Please ensure that you fill out this DPS criminal background check permission form (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. You will need to attach this to your application. CRIMINAL CHECKS CAN NOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FORM AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. All applicants must hold a valid Texas Peace Officer License. Please make sure you have followed all instructions and completed all requirements for this application. Please also note that there are several exams before you can be employed and these may take some time to complete.

When filling out your reference section please ensure :

• All references are responsible adults of reputable standing in their communities, business, or profession.
• You have known them for at least 7 years
• Include references who know you well, such as social and family friends, co-workers, and military acquaintances.
• Do NOT include relatives, employers, housemates, or other individuals listed elsewhere in your application.
• All 5 references requested are required and will be contacted. Any application without the required references or with falsified information will be considered incomplete and will not be continued through the process.
• If you do not list a valid email for references, this will delay the process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education, and / or Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Basic certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Knowledge, Skills and / or Ability

KNOWLEDGE OF : Criminal and civil law; investigation and crime prevention methods; and identification records processes and procedures. SKILLS / ABILITY TO : Safely operate vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment; physically restrain individuals; read and write reports, letters, and memos; operate a computer and / or typewriter; apply criminal investigative techniques; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, the District and County Attorneys' offices, other Official employees, and the general public; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; maintain accurate records; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and / or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as books and stacks of records, and occasionally must lift and / or move objects weighing 100 pounds or more. The employee may occasionally be called upon to perform acts of intense physical exertion during emergency situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE- Regular full-time employees are provided general medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance coverage. This is free to the employee if they take a yearly HRA and have negative Cotinine test yearly. Employees may obtain coverage under the group plan for family members at their own expense. All benefits have a waiting period of the first of the month following 30 days of hire. Prices for other insurance are listed here.

LONG TERM DISABILITY- Regular full-time employees working over 30 hours per week are eligible for long-term disability benefits. This benefit becomes effective on the 1st day of the month following six months of continuous employment with the county.

CAFETERIA PLAN - All regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the supplemental insurance portion of the county cafeteria plan on the 91st day of employment, or annually during an enrollment period for the following plan year of January 1 through December 31. They will not be eligible for enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and / or dependent care until the first annual enrollment for the plan year beginning after 1 full year of employment.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS - Midland County offers five deferred compensation plans. Enrollment in one of these plans can be done at any time after the 91st day of employment.

RETIREMENT PLAN - The county is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). Regular employees are required to become members of TCDRS and are eligible for this benefit immediately upon employment. Employees automatically deposit 7% of their salary. Temporary employees are not eligible to become members of TCDRS.