Deputy - School Resource Officer

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

• Familiar with the provision of TMUTCD (Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices).
• Operate power tools, heat treating equipment, and portable pavement marking machine.
• Read and interpret sign specifications and translate to manufacturing products.
• Calculate material requirements.
• Maintain valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
• Comply with all City of Laredo’s policies and procedures.
• Take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Perform strenuous and routine work.
• Project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Maintain good health and physical condition.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work in a stockroom or warehouse, office, and outside in various weather conditions and outdoor elements.
• Rotating shifts, long or irregular work hours, on-call status, and moderate traveling by car.
• Working around moving objects or vehicles, working around machines with moving parts, working on ladders or scaffolding, and below ground.
• Operating motor vehicle, office equipment, mechanical equipment, straight pulling, simple & dual simultaneous grasping, pulling hand over hand, standing, twisting, kneeling, stooping, pushing, reaching above shoulders, climbing ladders, walking, repeated bending, sitting, and light to heavy lifting and carrying (15 - 45 Ibs and over).
• See, write, count, read, identify shades of colors, depth perception, and hearing needed to perform essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience operating power tools such as: grinder, hydraulic auger, drill, reciprocator saw, graco line lazer, hand tool burner for thermoplastic application, or similar equipment.
• Valid Texas Driver license.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• A Valid Texas Driver license.

Background Check and Drug Test

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Benefits

• 10 days of paid vacation per year.
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year.
• Pension plan.
• 16 paid holidays.
• Paid health plan.
• Dental plan.
• Life insurance.