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SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In: https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform public safety work for the Executive Protection Bureau - Uniformed Protection Detail (EPB-UPD). Work involves providing law enforcement and security services to protect the Texas Governor¿s Mansion grounds, its visitors, and the surrounding areas while preserving the historical integrity of the site and ensuring compliance with applicable state laws and regulations. Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_LawEnforcement.pdf
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide a high-visibility security posture throughout the Texas Governor's Mansion grounds and surrounding perimeter.
2. Enforce state laws and applicable regulations to maintain public safety.
3. Provide dignitary and VIP protection for official visits and special events at the Governor's Mansion.
4. Monitor and respond to security systems, including video surveillance, alarms, and access control points.
5. Assist in crowd management during peak tourism periods, special ceremonies, and public gatherings.
6. Perform threat assessments, respond to suspicious activity reports, and coordinate with investigative units as needed.
7. Conduct security sweeps before and after special events.
8. Operate screening equipment (metal detectors, X-ray scanners) when deployed for events requiring additional security measures.
9. Provide public assistance and information to visitors, maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.
10. Prepare reports, document incidents, and maintain accurate activity logs.
11. Serve as liaison with local law enforcement agencies for coordinated response to incidents affecting the Governor's Mansion grounds.
12. Support civil disturbance or crowd-control operations when required.
13. Patrol assigned areas and state office buildings, grounds, and parking facilities to check for security violations.
14. Perform maintenance and servicing of assigned fleet vehicles.
15. Assist with the handling and processing of applicant investigations.
16. Engage in various forms of training such as firearms, arrest and control tactics, and facility protection.
17. May train others or provide guidance to less tenured staff.
18. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
Education - High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience - Must be a retired commissioned officer who has retired from the Employees Retirement System of Texas and whose last position was as a commissioned officer within the department and attained the rank of Trooper or higher.
Licensure and/or Certification - Must be licensed as a Texas peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. If driving is required, must possess a valid driver's license.
Regulatory Knowledge - Knowledge of police methods. Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership Skills - Knowledge of management and supervisory methods and principles, performance and productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management. Able to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness, and provide clear direction to subordinates; promote teamwork and be able to motivate others to accomplish goals.
Interpersonal Skills - Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS' core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills - Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
Presentation/Communication Skills - Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
Research and Comprehension - Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information, and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail - Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
Technology - Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems.
Confidentiality and Protected Information - Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
Equipment Use and Maintenance - Ability to use and care for firearms, radar and radio equipment, eye-testing equipment, and breath test instruments; to use physical tactics and first aid; to operate law enforcement vehicles; to communicate effectively; and to train others.
Safety - Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
Travel and/or Schedule - Availability for after-hour and weekend work is required.
PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the 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.
- Office environment, outdoors, and vehicle;
- Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and run during emergency situations; walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time;
- Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
- Ability to speak, hear, smell, and exercise visual acuity;
- Ability to transfer weights of up to and in excess of one hundred (100) pounds anticipated for this position, e.g. moving equipment and injured persons;
- Annual Physical Readiness Testing (PRT) ¿ pre-employment and annual thereafter ¿ three format options available dependent upon whether test is pre-employment or annual/ongoing employment requirement:
- A. 2000-meter Row
- B. Run (1.5 miles), Push-ups, and Abdominal crunches
- C. Combat Fitness Evaluation
- a. One minute wall ball
- b. One minute sumo deadlift high pull
- c. One minute box jump
- d. One minute push press
- e. One minute row
f. One minute rest
- Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to: Confined or high-risk places; dangerous people and animals; extremely loud noises; hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control, and working in and near traffic; natural and man-made disasters and adverse weather conditions; stressful situations; performing life-saving and rescue procedures;
- Driving requirements for this position: extensive driving.
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/
Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.
Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.
