Courtesy Patrol Operator - Sheriff's Office

Salary: $18.85 - $22.62 Hourly
Location : Tarrant County, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 09510
Department:Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 01/15/2024
Closing Date: 2/19/2024 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 100
Summary
Assists motorists with disabled vehicles and observes/notifies Transportation Management Center (TMC) of traffic flow/congestion problems on assigned routes. Independently patrols assigned route and accompanies others, as partners or to assist in orientation/training, to detect, respond to, and initiate clearance procedures for congestion causing incidents and maintains a consistent flow of traffic at incident location. Work requires extensive contact with law enforcement officials and the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, unusual issues are referred to a supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responds to accidents/incidents on the highway systems and assists in analyzing the situation and determining a plan of action for removing the incident.
2. Communicates appropriately (phonetic alphabet, 10-codes) and uses radio communication equipment.
3. Assists motorists with disabled vehicles on the highway systems and removes vehicles or motorists from the roadway if necessary.
4. Operates and maintains the incident response vehicle in accordance with preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) policies and procedures.
5. Observes traffic control devices and traffic flow conditions while patrolling and reports major problems.
6. Ensures that all courtesy, ethical and safety regulations/requirements are met so that all employees and the public are provided as a safe working environment as possible.
7. Moves/picks up litter and roadway debris, as required to assure a safe thoroughfare.
8. Assists in sanding bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public, and performing other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous materials spills.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in automotive repair, roadway maintenance and construction, highway emergency response patrol activities or traffic control activities preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License, Class C or above. Technical training in transportation management, traffic or incident management, engineering, highway construction, or automobile repair preferred.
If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment
at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.
Tarrant County will conduct background checks that will include a criminal background check and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, educational attainment, or additional State or Federal legal requirements.
Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
This position is an outdoor assignment requiring that the incumbent drive and work in inclement weather or adverse conditions to include, but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, wind, and extreme temperatures in day or night conditions. Operators must be able to engage in physical activity to include performing limited automotive service; dispensing fuel to stranded vehicles; changing tires; using both hand and power tools including vehicle jacks, wrenches, and air or electric tools; moving limited debris; and placing, setting, moving, and lifting traffic cones. Lifting, pulling, pushing, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, working on knees, and working in cramped or low clearance places are typical activities for this position. The operator will work on or beside major highways carrying high speed and/or high volumes of traffic. Incumbents must drive a full size pick-up truck. This position requires that the individual be able to perform all of the required duties of the position without restriction. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.
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Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or higher level of education?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a Class "C" Texas Driver License or above?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in automotive repair, roadway maintenance, construction, highway emergency response patrol activities or traffic control activities? *Preferred experience.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have technical training in transportation management, traffic or incident management, engineering, highway construction, or automobile repair? *Preferred experience.

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts, evenings, nights and holidays?

• Yes
• No

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If a mobile number is provided, we may text you information about your application. Do you consent to receive SMS/Text job related information and updates on the status of your application? Once you consent to receive job related text messaging, you may reply STOP to opt-out of the service. We will only send you important job-related information and updates on the status of your application. Tarrant County does not charge to send or receive text messages as part of our application process. However, messages and data rates may apply. Please consult with your wireless carrier for applicable text messaging fees.

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• No

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