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Midland County $79,775.31 Annually Midland, TX Full-Time Job Number: 2019-00426 Department: Sheriff's Office Division: Courthouse Security Opening Date: 05/22/2024 Summary
Your application will not be considered complete without this. 1. Please ensure that you fill and attach the Release Form (you will need to open this link via internet explorer to sign it digitally). 2. 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. 3. You MUST print and Notarize the TCOLE Information Release Form If in need of a Notary the Courthouse Library has a Notary, please call to schedule an appointment: 432-688-4351 Hours: 8:00AM to 12:30 and 1:30 to 5:00PM Monday-Friday. Your application will not be processed if the forms listed above are not completed and attached. 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, to inform your references, that they will be contacted after you submit your application. If they do not receive an email, please ask them to check their spam folder. All references are responsible adults of reputable standing in their communities, business, or profession. You have known them for at least 7 years. They are NOT a relative, former or fellow employee or school teacher. 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Conducts searches of persons, outdoor areas, and buildings, for potential weapons and contraband prior to entering in the building. Foot patrols the County Courthouse and Annex with emphasis on security and assisting the occupants. Recommends security improvements to the sergeant. Operation of the x-ray, walk-through and the hand-wand security screening at the main entrance. Arrests violators, and completes paperwork and necessary reports associated with arrests and offenses. Responds to county building emergency alarms, calls, and complaints. Deputy on call rotation for two weeks intervals. Investigates crimes against persons/property. Assists federal, state, local law enforcement officials with emergencies, or response in the buildings. Provide extra security or bailiff in the courts when needed. Testifies in court as required. Transports prisoners to and from court when needed. Guards the election office during Early Voting and Election Day. Monitor the bailiff and prisoner movement, prisoner holdover intercoms, and building surveillance cameras. Maintain mandated checks on inmates located in the Courthouse Security holdovers. Maintain current location of the inmates when in the courthouse. Maintain mandatory TCOLE hours and training. Perform special assignments when required. Assists other divisions, sections, courts, or personnel as needed or directed. Regular and timely attendance is required. Enforces the constitution and laws of the United States and of the State of Texas. Must possess the physical and/or mental abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job. Shall abide by all Midland County Polices and City, County Ordinances, State and Federal Laws. Performs any assignment issued by chain of command and/or Sheriff 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 Peace Officer and Jailer certification plus at least one year of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Basic Peace Officer and Jailer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Knowledge, Skills and/or Ability
Penal Code and Jail Standards; investigation; x-ray screening and metal detection; security protocols and operations. Safely operate vehicles, firearms, and specialized security 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 elected officials', Office heads, 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. 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. The county matches employee deposits by 200% and interest at retirement. An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the "Rule of 75". The "Rule of 75" is defined as when the employee's age combined with years of service (rounded down to whole years) equal to 75 or more. DEATH BENEFIT PLANS - There are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System. SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND- If an employee dies, his or her beneficiary will receive a lump sum payment equal to one year's compensation, based on the employee's most recent regular rate of pay for the employee's regular position. SURVIVOR ANNUITY DEATH BENEFIT - To be eligible for this death benefit, the employee must be a participant in T.C.D.R.S. and must have completed at least four (4) years of service with Midland County SOCIAL SECURITY - All employees of the county are covered by social security. The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee. WORKERS' COMPENSATION - All employees of the county are covered by the workers' compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium. This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries. LEAVE TIME - Regular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances. FREE WELLNESS CLINIC- for anyone over the age 3 covered by Midland County's insurance. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LONGEVITY PAY YEARLY - Upon completion of one (1) year of service, each employee receives longevity pay. Longevity pay is paid at a rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per year of service to the county. This longevity pay is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis.
Midland County $79,775.31 Annually Midland, TX Full-Time Job Number: 2019-00426 Department: Sheriff's Office Division: Courthouse Security Opening Date: 05/22/2024 Summary
Your application will not be considered complete without this. 1. Please ensure that you fill and attach the Release Form (you will need to open this link via internet explorer to sign it digitally). 2. 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. 3. You MUST print and Notarize the TCOLE Information Release Form If in need of a Notary the Courthouse Library has a Notary, please call to schedule an appointment: 432-688-4351 Hours: 8:00AM to 12:30 and 1:30 to 5:00PM Monday-Friday. Your application will not be processed if the forms listed above are not completed and attached. 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, to inform your references, that they will be contacted after you submit your application. If they do not receive an email, please ask them to check their spam folder. All references are responsible adults of reputable standing in their communities, business, or profession. You have known them for at least 7 years. They are NOT a relative, former or fellow employee or school teacher. 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Conducts searches of persons, outdoor areas, and buildings, for potential weapons and contraband prior to entering in the building. Foot patrols the County Courthouse and Annex with emphasis on security and assisting the occupants. Recommends security improvements to the sergeant. Operation of the x-ray, walk-through and the hand-wand security screening at the main entrance. Arrests violators, and completes paperwork and necessary reports associated with arrests and offenses. Responds to county building emergency alarms, calls, and complaints. Deputy on call rotation for two weeks intervals. Investigates crimes against persons/property. Assists federal, state, local law enforcement officials with emergencies, or response in the buildings. Provide extra security or bailiff in the courts when needed. Testifies in court as required. Transports prisoners to and from court when needed. Guards the election office during Early Voting and Election Day. Monitor the bailiff and prisoner movement, prisoner holdover intercoms, and building surveillance cameras. Maintain mandated checks on inmates located in the Courthouse Security holdovers. Maintain current location of the inmates when in the courthouse. Maintain mandatory TCOLE hours and training. Perform special assignments when required. Assists other divisions, sections, courts, or personnel as needed or directed. Regular and timely attendance is required. Enforces the constitution and laws of the United States and of the State of Texas. Must possess the physical and/or mental abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job. Shall abide by all Midland County Polices and City, County Ordinances, State and Federal Laws. Performs any assignment issued by chain of command and/or Sheriff 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 Peace Officer and Jailer certification plus at least one year of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Basic Peace Officer and Jailer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Knowledge, Skills and/or Ability
Penal Code and Jail Standards; investigation; x-ray screening and metal detection; security protocols and operations. Safely operate vehicles, firearms, and specialized security 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 elected officials', Office heads, 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. 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. The county matches employee deposits by 200% and interest at retirement. An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the "Rule of 75". The "Rule of 75" is defined as when the employee's age combined with years of service (rounded down to whole years) equal to 75 or more. DEATH BENEFIT PLANS - There are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System. SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND- If an employee dies, his or her beneficiary will receive a lump sum payment equal to one year's compensation, based on the employee's most recent regular rate of pay for the employee's regular position. SURVIVOR ANNUITY DEATH BENEFIT - To be eligible for this death benefit, the employee must be a participant in T.C.D.R.S. and must have completed at least four (4) years of service with Midland County SOCIAL SECURITY - All employees of the county are covered by social security. The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee. WORKERS' COMPENSATION - All employees of the county are covered by the workers' compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium. This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries. LEAVE TIME - Regular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances. FREE WELLNESS CLINIC- for anyone over the age 3 covered by Midland County's insurance. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LONGEVITY PAY YEARLY - Upon completion of one (1) year of service, each employee receives longevity pay. Longevity pay is paid at a rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per year of service to the county. This longevity pay is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis.