Summary

Performs mid-level (complex) work. Under general supervision, investigates and enforces CVE regulations, makes traffic stops, investigates collisions, and any assigned cases to assist in the protection of the city’s residents and property; enforcement of laws and ordinances and follows department’s policies and procedures applicable to span of control while preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution of the United States of America. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Required Additional Documents

Applicants will need to download the below required documents (Hiring Process Letter, Background Waiver and Physical Ability Waiver) to be submitted with the online application:  Applications without these documents will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification.
 

• Hiring Process Letter 
• Background Waiver 
• Physical Ability Waiver 

Those forms will need to be completed, signed  and notarized (where applicable), and then uploaded/attached with the application.  Please do not submit other documents (including resumes, cover letters, transcripts, DD214s, etc).  To submit the forms after your application has been submitted, send to this email lpdrecruiter@leandertx.gov 

Once you have submitted all required forms, you will be sent an invitation link to create an account with Guardian Alliance; Complete the online personal history statement via the Guardian Alliance platform. You cannot proceed in the process without completing and submitting your personal history statement. A preliminary basic background check will be conducted and you will be notified if selected to continue to the written/physical test.

Salary
Starting pay is $34.67 - $39.80 ($72,113.60 - $82,784.00 annualized) plus benefits.  This is  depending on experience. 

Application Deadline
Application deadline is May 17, 2024 at Noon. Physical ability test and written test will be on June 1, 2024 (additional days may be scheduled as needed). Initial Oral boards are scheduled for the week of June 10, 2024.  EOE.  

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrol as assigned, by vehicle, or by foot, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances, and to protect citizens and property.
• Direct and escort traffic, operate traffic radar, issue citations, and investigate traffic accidents.
• Chase, apprehend, and process persons suspected of criminal acts.
• Respond to emergency and routine calls for service and other line tasks as may be assigned.
• Take initial criminal investigations reports and complete follow-up as assigned.
• Collect evidence from crime scenes, maintaining chain of custody.
• Issue citations, warnings and make custody arrests.
• May work in special programs as assigned or assist other units when needed.
• Keep records of activities and make reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents and investigations.
• Coordinate prosecution with District and County Attorneys as required and make court appearances when required.
• Share information and work with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.
• When not on duty, may maintain required on-call status.
• Preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.
• May conduct field-training orientation for new officers.
• After a field training period, conduct CVE activity, investigate collisions and assist TEAM unit as assigned.

• Performs complex technical and regulatory work to identify and report safety compliance or noncompliance status of vehicles and/or vehicle operators to ensure their compliance with federal regulations and Texas statutes and regulations while operating on public highways and roads.
• Conduct safety inspections and quality assurance reviews of commercial motor vehicles and take required actions in accordance with federal regulations and State law, within DPS Policy/MOU Agreement.
• Respond to telephone, written or in person inquiries from the general public concerning commercial vehicle requirements.
• Assist local and state law enforcement personnel on special investigations of commercial carrier operations and individuals regarding violations of the safety regulations.
• During regular duty hours, respond to crashes involving commercial motor vehicles occurring within the city.
• Respond to hazardous material spill involving a commercial motor vehicle at the request of the Leander Fire Department.
• Responsible for maintaining all requirements in the statement of work "Memorandum of Understanding between The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Leander Police Department" agreement. 
• Will routinely upload inspection data to DPS.
• Respond to DataQ's within the specified times when received from DPS MCB
• Assist corporal or sergeant as assigned with traffic trailer maintenance and deployment; traffic statistical reporting both annual and monthly; wrecker compliance inspections and monitoring.
• Present training as necessary for patrol officers in the area of commercial motor vehicles.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: 

• High School Graduate or its equivalent.

• Three years of experience as a CVE.

Required Certificate and Licenses:

• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license or must be able to obtain within 90 days of hire date.
• Currently a licensed peace officer with TCOLE license at an intermediate certificate level.   
  1. If from out of state, already have obtained a TCOLE license, and be eligible for intermediate certificate upon completion of required courses.
• Current certification for Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certified inspectors training and the following training:
  1. North American Standard Inspection Course, Part A and B
  2. Intrastate, Part C
  3. General Hazmat
  4. Cargo Tanker  
  5. Other Bulk Packaging
  6. Weight Enforcement
  7. Passenger Vehicle Inspection

• If not currently certified, must have been certified no more than 3 years prior to testing date and able to challenge the course exams and score an 80% or above to re-certify.

Additional training and activities required:

• Must maintain their CVSA certifications as established by State regulations.
  1. Performing the minimum Level 1 inspections, complete commercial motor vehicle inspection, per year
  2. Once every year, to maintain certification, a certified inspector shall attend refresher training as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Bureau.
  3. And any subsequent training put out by DPS, which may be in electronic form.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Municipal police administration and organization
• Departmental rules and regulations, all appropriate criminal laws, including city ordinances and appropriate administrative laws. Observes safety and security procedures.  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.  
• The use and care of specialized equipment. Including police car, police radio, handgun and other weapons as required, handcuffs, first aid equipment, and any other equipment as required.
• Mandates and covenants required by department’s participation in the various law enforcement information and resource systems.
• Possessing excellent customer service skills and phone etiquette.
• Skill and ability in required job skills and knowledge with accuracy and thoroughness.   Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.  Keeps abreast of current developments.  Requires minimal supervision.   
• Displays willingness to make professional decisions.  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.  Includes appropriate people in decision making process.   Makes timely decisions.  
• Normal speech, normal or corrected vision, and normal or corrected hearing.
• Understand and execute oral and written instructions and ask questions when instructions are unclear.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships, balancing team and individual responsibilities. Delegate work assignments.
• Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

• The CVE officer must be able to:
  1. To set up and operate portable scales in order to properly weigh commercial vehicles.
  2. Lift and transport equipment necessary to complete job duties (scales, hydraulic jacks, etc.)
  3. Position themselves and equipment under, in, around, and over vehicles being inspected.

Physical Demands & Additional Information

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and be able to lift, push, or pull up to and in excess of 100 pounds with or without assistance, if required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Environment:

Work may involve an element of danger and requires physical strength and agility at times to apprehend or subdue persons suspected of crimes; job incumbents must have the ability to walk or run rapidly, engage in physical altercations and confrontations, subdue or calm a combative individual and to rescue victims. Job incumbents may be required to work near traffic/accident hazards; near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places; and with explosives and may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or air borne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, insect stings, and temperature extremes; may be exposed to blood and communicable diseases; may encounter hostile or violent individuals; may be subject to verbal and/or physical attack or assault from individuals and/or may be subject to gunfire. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. 

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
• Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.

*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee’s Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. 

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment. 

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at hr@leandertx.gov or 512-528-2708. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or 1-800-735- 2989 (TTY/TDD).