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• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be fingerprinted for local, state, and national records
• Not have received a conviction, pre-trial diversion, deferred adjudication, community supervision or probation for any of the following:
• Any offense above a Class B misdemeanor
• A Class B misdemeanor if the date of the court order granting community supervision or probation is within the last 10 years
• An offense involving family violence, as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code
• Not be currently charged with any criminal offense for which a conviction would be a bar to licensure or access to protected CJI information
• Submit to a City approved medical examination prior to appointment to ensure the candidate is physically sound and free from any defect which may adversely affect the performance of duties and that the candidate shows no trace of drug dependency or illegal drug use
• Be of good moral character with a stable employment record and no history of conduct that may affect suitability for employment within the policing environment
• Be able to multitask and capable of remaining calm and efficient in high-traffic or emergency situations
• Have excellent communication skills, be personable, and have a high degree of dependability
• If licensed or previously licensed, be free from any T.C.O.L.E. mandated license suspensions or revocations

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (2-3 hours at a time)
• Must be able to hold and move a handheld stop sign for the duration of the shift
• Must see and hear clearly to identify approaching vehicles and communicate with pedestrians
• Work is performed outdoors and the employee will be exposed to extreme temperatures including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather (rain, wind, etc.)
• Must be able to react quickly to avoid traffic hazards
• Applicants will be subject to a mandatory pre-employment background investigation, random drug and alcohol testing and post-accident drug and alcohol testing
• A demonstration of these physical abilities may be requested before appointment