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

Job Description:

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

Description

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. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

PLEASE NOTE:

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

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  Job Title
  
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  Dates of employment (month/year)
  
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  Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor Description of duties performed
  
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  Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.
  
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  Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.
  
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  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.
  
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  Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
  
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  Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility
  
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  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

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:

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  Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).
  
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  Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  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.
  
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  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, [email protected]

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.


Qualifications:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

% of Time

Essential Job Duties by Category

65%

Law Enforcement Duties:

Performs law enforcement patrols, investigations, administration, training, search and rescue, emergency management, community-oriented policing, public assistance & education, outreach, and inner & outer agency operational support. Serves as a team lead and assists the Captain in operational support duties.

20%

Program or Position Specific Duties:

Provides administrative support for State Park Police duties. Assists in management of employee time sheets, officer patrol logs, citations and monthly citation reports, employee performance plans, field training and evaluations. Schedules and assigns duties for State Park Police Officer team members. Prepares, submits, and maintains reports of activities. Coordinates safety programs. Directs specific law enforcement operations as assigned. Assists in public safety, special event coordination, Homeland security and emergency response for natural disasters and other serious incidents.

10%

Supervisory Duties:

Assist with regional State Park law enforcement training and serves as a field training officer for new officers. Coordinates safety programs.

5%

Marginal Job Duties:

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Graduation from the Texas Parks and Wildlife State Park Law Enforcement Academy or Texas Game Warden Training Academy.

Experience :

Four years of experience as a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) commissioned State Park Police Officer.

Licensure :

Must possess a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.

Commissioned as a Peace Officer by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Must possess a current license as an Intermediate Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Instructor's license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon maintaining required licenses and certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of Texas criminal laws, the code of criminal procedures, the penal code, and Texas Parks and Wildlife rules and regulations.

Knowledge of State Park law enforcement principles.

Knowledge of Law Enforcement Patrol Techniques, Tactics and Procedures.

Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Knowledge of TCOLE proficiency standards and instructional techniques.

Knowledge of training procedures, techniques and practices.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in preparing and completing all required agency reports and investigation.

Skill in completing various daily, weekly, quarterly, annual and special reports.

Skill in using standard office equipment.

Skill in the use Law Enforcement vehicles and equipment.

Skill in First Aid, CPR and emergency procedures.

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.

Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department, other State agencies and organizations.

Skill in training others.

Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work others.

Skill in providing direction and guidance to less tenured staff.

Ability to uniformly and consistently interpret and enforce State and Federal laws and park rules and regulations.

Ability to use radios and other electronic devices to detect and respond to law violations.

Ability to operate land and water patrol vehicles.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Ability to testify in court or other proceedings.

Ability to clearly communicate commands and instructions.

Ability to present educational or information programs.

Ability to maintain integrity in on and off-duty activities and conduct.

Ability to effectively and appropriately use all levels on the force continuum.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to handle complaints, emergencies, and large groups of people.

Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Required to meet annual qualifications with Firearms and Law Enforcement Tools along with TCOLE training requirements.

Required to work in a high-visitation public park with overnight camping.

Required to work 40 hours per week, includes various schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Required to respond to emergencies and on-call and situations

Required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check to maintain employment.

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

May work in and around natural outdoor pests such as insects, animals and poisonous plants.

Required to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

Required to operate a state vehicle.

Required to travel 25% with possible overnight stays.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM