TPWD - Sergeant, State Park Police Officer (SPPO Sergeant/Team Lead) (Internal Applicants Only)

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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as 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, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. ClickHEREto view our Benefits page.

PLEASE NOTE :

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include:

• Job Title

• Dates of employment (month/year)

• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor Description of duties performed

• Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.

• Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields.

• College Transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted on the posting) 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.

• Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility

• Work In Texas (WIT) Applications : WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit.

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification| Service| Military Specialty
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State Park Police Officer (All Levels/Ranks)| Army| 11B, 11C, 11Z, 18B, 18F, 18Z, 31B, 31D, 31K, 31Z, 35L, 35M, 11A, 18A, 31A, 35A, 180A, 311A, 351L, 351M
State Park Police Officer (All Levels/Ranks)| Navy| GM, MA, SB, SO, 113X, 649X, 715X, 717X, 749X
State Park Police Officer (All Levels/Ranks)| Coast Guard| GM, IV, ME, MST, OS, INV, MLES, OAF10, OAP10, OAP12, OAP14, OAR10, OAR13, OSS, SEI18
State Park Police Officer (All Levels/Ranks)| Marine Corps| 0300, 0311, 0313, 0317, 0321, 0323, 0324, 0326, 0331, 0341, 0352, 0363, 0365, 0367, 0369, 0372, 0393, 5811, 5812, 5813, 5814, 5816, 5819, 5821, 8071, 0370, 5803, 5805
State Park Police Officer (All Levels/Ranks)| Air Force| 1N0X1, 1Z4X1, 3P0X1, 7S0X1, 14NX, 19ZX, 31PX, 71SX
State Park Police Officer (All Levels/Ranks)| Space Force| 5IO, 5IX, 14N

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/.

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

• Veteran - DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

• Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried - Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

• Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty - Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

• Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty - Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.

• Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household - Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted .

HIRING CONTACT: Jeffrey Geer, (512) 493-9544, Jeff.Geer@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Ray Roberts Lake State Park IDB Unit, 100 PW 4137, Pilot Point, TX 76258

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

NOTE: INTERNAL POSTING, OPEN TO TPWD STATE PARK EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Under the direction of the Regional State Park Police Captain, this position is responsible for performing public safety and resource enforcement work in a state park and surrounding communities, including, law enforcement services and coordination of law enforcement activities within the assigned area. Serves as a team leader and assists the Captain with training, recruiting, hiring, mentoring and evaluating of officers. Conducts incident command functions incident, special events, natural or manmade disasters and develops and maintains emergency procedures. Serves as a force multiplier to support public safety and law enforcement actions in the region and assist federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies when called upon or assigned. Responds to emergency situations and is subject to be on-call for service. Partners with and coordinates public safety and law enforcement operations with the park superintendents and other regional staff. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

**PER STATE PARK LAW ENFORCEMENT GENERAL ORDERS, 2.170 RESIDENCY POLICY,

SELECTED APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESIDE WITHIN 30 AIR MILES OF RAY ROBERTS LAKE STATE PARK, IDB UNIT.