Operations Agent -II; Region 2 and Region

General Description

Testing and Interviews will tentatively be scheduled the week of November 30 - December 4, 2026.

April 1, 2027.

• If you have less than four years of prior full-time experience as a commissioned peace officer, your annual salary will be $65,851 (Salary Schedule C3, Step
  1)
• If you have four or more years of prior full-time experience as a commissioned peace officer, your annual salary will be $80,274 (Salary Schedule C3, Step
  2)

General Description

Testing and Interviews will tentatively be scheduled the week of November 30 - December 4, 2026.

The anticipated hire date for this posting is

April 1, 2027.

This position requires that you already hold a state TCOLE license (or have it by the hire date) and meet one of the below listed requirements. You must also be able to pass a thorough background check.

Starting Pay Is Dependent On Experience

• If you have less than four years of prior full-time experience as a commissioned peace officer, your annual salary will be $65,851 (Salary Schedule C3, Step
  1)
• If you have four or more years of prior full-time experience as a commissioned peace officer, your annual salary will be $80,274 (Salary Schedule C3, Step
  2)

General Description

Performs investigative and enforcement work according to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (Code). Work involves inspecting, investigating, and regulating the alcoholic beverage industry by enforcing the Code. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

30%

Enforces provisions of the Code, the Texas Penal Code, and other applicable statutes; and may be required to interpret and provide information on Texas laws, rules, and regulations relating to the alcohol industry, as well as those concerning the welfare and safety of the general public.

• Ensures public safety at licensed and permitted locations and may participate in undercover operations or surveillance work to investigate organized crime.
• Inspects licensed premises and investigates complaints concerning violations of the state’s alcoholic beverage laws.
• Gathers intelligence and evidence to determine if violations occurred and whether criminal or administrative charges are warranted.

30%

Conducts independent investigations of criminal and administrative violations committed on or about TABC licensed premises by licensees, their agents or employees, and members of the general public.

• Conducts searches, seizes illicit alcoholic beverages and other contraband, and executes arrests.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies in the investigation, preparation, and prosecution of alcohol-related cases.
• Prepares and executes search warrants.

20%

Prepares reports of investigations; files administrative and criminal cases for prosecution with the appropriate authorities; and maintains records of investigative cases in the secure systems designated for maintenance of such information.

10%

Assists in the prosecution of cases filed by collecting, documenting, and evaluating evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions, and testifies in court and in other official proceedings.

10%

May handle or assist in the initial processing of applications for licenses and permits. May present training or teach awareness programs. May provide guidance to others.

MQs, KSA, License/Certifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of Age**

Education
:
Graduation from high school or its equivalent (GED)

Applicable Substitutions

In addition to these requirements, applicants must meet one of the following four options:

Option 1

Four years full-time experience as a commissioned peace officer (excluding probation, corrections and/or security experience).

Option 2

Bachelor’s degree…