DPS - THP - CRRP CVE Trooper - 9928

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=102755andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionThis position is only for honorably retired commissioned officers who have retired from the Employee Retirement Systems of Texas and whose last position was as a commissioned officer with the Department of Public Safety This posting is regulated by the DPS Commissioned Retire/Rehire Program and Texas Government Code 659 and 812PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. 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://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs varied specialized police work in the enforcement of criminal law in an assigned geographical area of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Responsible for investigating criminal offenses committed within the assigned area. Responsible for maintaining law and order in the event of riots, prison breaks, natural disasters, civil disorders, or protest demonstrations. Work is performed under the limited supervision of a Ranger Lieutenant with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 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. Perform personnel, traffic, and criminal investigations; prepare complaints and cases for presentation in court; preserve and present physical evidence; testify in court; and report disposition of case.2. Administer first aid in emergency situations; and contact friends or relatives of deceased or injured individuals as needed.3. Detect violations, make violator contacts, and place violators in custody or issues citations or warnings.4. Serve traffic and criminal warrants, and arrest, process, and transport prisoners.5. Patrol assigned areas and state office buildings, grounds, and parking facilities to check for security violations.6. Perform disaster rescue operations, care for the injured, control crowds, and direct traffic.7. Prepare activity, auto, mileage, repair, and gasoline consumption reports.8. Remove debris from roadway; assist stranded motorists; and arrange for transportation, repair or towing services.9. Answer inquiries pertaining to legal, policy, or procedural information.10. Perform maintenance and servicing of assigned fleet vehicles.11. Plan and participate in safety programs.12. Assist with the handling and processing of applicant investigations.13. May conduct firearms training.14. May conduct investigations fleet vehicle crashes or incidents.15. May train others or provide guidance to less tenured staff. 16. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies. 17. Perform other duties as assigned.GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:Education - Graduation from the Department of Public Safety Training Academy. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Criminology, Police S ience, or a related field is generally preferred.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 with the Texas Highway Patrol Division. If applicable, experience serving at the rank of Trooper or higher within the respective Specialized Unit of the posted position is required.Licensure and/or Certification - Must be certified as a Texas peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, in good standing. If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.Regulatory Knowledge - Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Must be well versed in Agency goals, objectives, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; federal and state statutes, rules, regulations pertaining to law enforcement activities; and of criminal and civil court proceedings and rules of evidence.Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership skills - Knowledge of management/supervisory methods and principles, performance/productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management. Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness. Ability to provide clear direction to others, promote teamwork and motivate others to accomplish goals.Technology - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems. Must have thorough knowledge of laws and regulations to the criminal justice system. Superior knowledge of traffic management programs, departmental policies and procedures, police methods and procedures, and rout systems and procedures.Criminal Justice S