Career Opportunities

Police Officer

Description

Starting pay $47,600 to 48,680 annually (DOQ)

The Alvarado Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Located approximately 12 miles south of Fort Worth, 25 miles from Dallas, and at the crossroads of two major highway systems (IH35W and U.S.67), the City of Alvarado is poised to experience substantial growth in the near future. This is a great opportunity for you to join a dynamic and progressive agency that will afford you opportunities to grow your career with the city / organization.

New employees receive $4,7,600 - $48,680 (annually, DOQ), with additional pay for longevity and certifications through TCOLE. In addition to pay, the city offers a competitive health plan, TMRS retirement, 2 weeks vacation annually after first year, and allows for the accrual of holiday and sick time.

Here at the Alvarado Police Department, new officers enter into the Patrol Division. There they are assigned to a day or night shift, working 6-6. The shifts are 12 hour shifts and afford even the newest officer the opportunity to have every other weekend off. In a typical 2 week pay period, officers work Monday/Tue; Friday/Saturday/Sunday; Wednesday/Thu. This equates to not being scheduled to work for half of the calendar year, leaving you plenty of opportunities to enjoy time outside of the job.

To apply, a person must be currently Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Certified or be in the process of obtaining certification. Ability to work all shifts, holidays and weekends, and a variety of assignments as directed. Minimum age 21. High School of GED.

Applicants must pass a physical agility test, firearms proficiency test, written exam, oral interview board, background check, psychological, and post-offer medical exam and drug screen. Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, valid State of Texas driver's license and good driving record, must have never been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor in the last ten years or ever been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor. Military discharges must be Honorable. TCOLE discharges must be Honorable.

To take the first step in joining our team simply complete the basic city application. This document can be found on the City of Alvarado Web-Page, scroll over departments, and then clicking on Human Resources. Applicants will then be scheduled a date/time to take the written entrance exam consisting of basic math, reading, and writing. Upon successful completion of the entrance exam, applicants will proceed to the physical agility portion of the testing (row machine or run/push-ups, sit-ups). Passing applicants then move into the background process/oral review board, followed by the Chief's Interview, physical, and drug screening.

Requirements

To be eligible, a person must be certified by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as a Texas Peace Officer or in the process of obtaining certification. Applicants must be of good moral character and pass a thorough background check, which may include polygraph.

Job Information

• Position Title: Police Officer
• Job Function: Police
• Entry Level: Yes
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Job Duration: Indefinite
• Min Education: H.S. Diploma/Equivalent
• Min Experience: None
• Required Travel: 0-10%
• Salary: $47,600 to $48,680 (Yearly Salary)

Public Works General Laborer

• Department: Public Works
• Supervisor: Water/Waste Water Lead Operator/Public Works Supervisor
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Full Time: Yes

Summary

Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled laborer tasks either working as part of a crew such as for water, waste water, roads, streets, or may work alone or with other laborers performing miscellaneous clean up or repair activities. Maintains city public areas, including:

• City parks
• Pool
• Athletic fields
• Rights-of-Way

This position is responsible for the daily and routine maintenance of:

• City water lines and facilities
• Waste water lines and facilities
• Municipal grounds
• Rights-of-Way
• Municipal grounds
• Municipal recreation facilities / buildings
• The wooded or urban forest

The work consists of operating a variety of equipment such as a pick-up truck, backhoe, utility tractor with attachments and / or 3point hitch implements, and commercial mowers. In addition, the employee may supervise seasonal employees and volunteers.

Work Performed

• Assist senior staff members in the day-to-day maintenance activities
• Repairs, paints and may assist in construction of public facilities and buildings
• Collects brush and debris and disposes of properly
• Cleans and maintains public grounds
• Responsible for driving vehicles and equipment over the highway from site to site
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Assists with special events and activities
• Assists parks as needed on mowing, cleaning up debris, weed-eating and other duties related to parks as the need arises and assigned
• Promotes a positive image in performing community services (community meetings, problem solving resources, etc.)
• Performs all assigned duties and tasks with the highest regard for highest quality customer service
• Conducts periodic reviews of related to assigned areas of responsibility
• Performs periodic inspections of issued and non-issued equipment to ensure that it is good working order
• Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the section to which assigned
• Coordinates activities with peers, coworkers and other departmental personnel to ensure consistency in interpretation, adheres and implementation of Administrative Orders, City Ordinances, departmental, personnel, and safety policies, procedures and laws
• Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the department, unit or section to which assigned
• Routinely performs inspections of operational functions to identify inefficient or ineffective processes and provides solutions
• Develops own knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance and ensure continued success and meets all mandated training requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skill to operate light equipment such as hand tools, saws, trucks, standard utility tractor, backhoe, weed-eater, lawn mower, zero-turn and other, and chainsaw safely.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Operate, and/or ability to learn to operate, standard maintenance equipment
• Ability to lift 100 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and / or wet weather
• Understands and displays behaviors consistent with servant leadership
• To perform the essential functions of the job, must have good hand-eye coordination to operate equipment (vehicles, telephones, copying machines and other machines, etc.); endure extended periods of exertion and sit for long periods of time; follow verbal and written directives; communicate courteously and effectively with other people; must exercise good judgment and make competent decisions; must be able to maintain confidentiality with public information, vendor confidentiality, and personnel matters
• Is responsible for encouraging and facilitating a harmonious working environment, therefore, the following interpersonal and personal characteristics are expected:
  • Displays enthusiasm for the job, which includes attendance, performance, and conduct;
  • Ability to work effectively and cohesively with others;
  • Displays courteous, respectful, and polite demeanor towards co-workers and members of the public; and,
  • Recognizes the importance of being a team member that creates a positive working environment

Physical Activities Required

• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Pushing / Pulling
• Reaching
• Handling
• Fine Dexterity
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Crawling
• Bending
• Twisting
• Climbing
• Balancing
• Vision
• Hearing
• Talking

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Must meet the minimum requirements for a person in this position for the City of Alvarado and be selected
• Must be willing to receive extra training and testing to obtain appropriate water / wastewater licenses
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy

Special Requirements

• May be required to pass a drug screen and/or pre‑employment job performance assessment
• May be required to pass a background check to determine suitability for the position
• May be required to work flexible hours, work during emergency conditions, and may require call back status (in cases of emergencies)
• May be subject to random or periodic drug tests

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. The City of Alvarado reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Parks-General Laborer

• Department: Public Works
• Supervisor: Parks Director/Public Works Supervisor
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Full Time: Yes

SUMMARY

Performs a variety of unskilled and skilled laborer tasks either working as part of a crew such as for mowing or park maintenance or may work alone or with other laborers performing miscellaneous clean up or repair activities. Performs various tasks to maintain parks and grounds. Maintains city public areas, including city parks, pool, athletic fields and rights-of-way. This is a skilled and semi-skilled position responsible for the daily and routine maintenance of city parks, school grounds, athletic facilities, municipal grounds, municipal recreation facilities/buildings and the urban forest. The work consists of operating a variety of equipment such as a pick-up truck, 1-Ton dump truck, utility tractor with attachments and/or 3point hitch implements, and commercial mowers. In addition, the employee may supervise seasonal employees and volunteers.

WORK PERFORMED

• Assist senior staff members in the day-to-day maintenance activities
• Repairs, paints and may assist in construction of parks facilities and building
• Collects brush and debris and disposes of properly
• Cleans and maintains park grounds
• Mows and uses a weed-eater on parks, right of ways and other city properties
• Responsible for driving vehicles and equipment over the highway from site to site
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Assists with special events and activities
• Assists public works as needed on water line, waste water lines, roads and rights-of-way maintenance
• Promotes a positive image in performing community services (community meetings, problem solving resources, etc.)
• Performs all assigned duties and tasks with the highest regard for highest quality customer service
• Conducts periodic reviews of related to assigned areas of responsibility
• Performs periodic inspections of issued and non-issued equipment to ensure that it is good working order
• Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the section to which assigned
• Coordinates activities with peers, coworkers and other departmental personnel to ensure consistency in interpretation adheres and implementation of Administrative Orders, City Ordinances, departmental, personnel, and safety policies, procedures and laws
• Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the department, unit or section to which assigned
• Routinely performs inspections of operational functions to identify inefficient or ineffective processes and provides solutions
• Develops own knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance and ensure continued success and meets all mandated training requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Skill to operate light equipment such as weed-eater, lawn mower, zero-turn and other, and chainsaw safely.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Operate, and/or ability to learn to operate, standard maintenance equipment
• Ability to lift 100 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and/or wet weather
• Understands and displays behaviors consistent with servant leadership
• To perform the essential functions of the job, must have good hand-eye coordination to operate equipment (vehicles, telephones, copying machines and other machines, etc.); endure extended periods of exertion and sit for long periods of time; follow verbal and written directives; communicate courteously and effectively with other people; must exercise good judgment and make competent decisions; must be able to maintain confidentiality with public information, vendor confidentiality, and personnel matters
• Is responsible for encouraging and facilitating a harmonious working environment, therefore, the following interpersonal and personal characteristics are expected:
• Displays enthusiasm for the job, which includes attendance, performance, and conduct;
• Ability to work effectively and cohesively with others;
• Displays courteous, respectful, and polite demeanor towards co-workers and member of the public; and,
• Recognizes the importance of being a team member that creates a positive working environment

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

• Standing Sitting Walking Lifting
• Carrying Pushing/Pulling Reaching Handling
• Fine Dexterity Kneeling Crouching Crawling
• Bending Twisting Climbing Balancing
• Vision Hearing Talking

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a high school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Must meet the minimum requirements for a person in this position for the City of Alvarado and be selected
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. The City of Alvarado reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.