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Agent I-II - Operations - Statewide

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Statewide, TX, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2026

Testing and Interviews will tentatively be scheduled the week of March 2-6, 2026.
The anticipated hire date for this posting is June 1, 2026.

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 paid law enforcement experience, your annual salary will be $65,851 (Salary Schedule C3, Step 1) 
  • If you have four or more years of prior full-time paid law enforcement experience, 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.

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.



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 law enforcement experience (excluding probation, corrections and/or security experience) as a licensed peace officer. 


Option 2 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. 


Option 3 

Four years military service. 


Option 4 

Any combination of required education, military service, and law enforcement experience which equals to at least four years.


Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, criminology, police science, or a related field is generally preferred.


REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

  • Possess a valid Texas driver’s license, if applicable
  • Must have a Peace Officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as per Texas Administrative Code Chapter 217 rule §217.7.
  • Additional certifications may be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, the Texas Penal Code, and other applicable statutes; of regulatory procedures related to the alcoholic beverage industry; and of investigative and law enforcement methods and practices.


Skills

  • Skill in conducting oral presentations to groups of various sizes; in interviewing and investigative techniques; report writing; in testifying and in using a computer and applicable software.

Abilities

  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining when there is a reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists for search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree. 
  • Ability to work under pressure, to perform multiple tasks and to meet critical deadlines. 
  • Ability to maintain, secure and protect confidential, sensitive or secured information or evidence. 
  • Ability to work effectively with agency personnel, other agencies and the public including interactions in person, over the telephone and via electronic means.

This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move around the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.  Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines.


This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible for situational or hybrid telework schedule upon completion of an initial probationary period. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.


Certified Peace Officers (CPOs):

  • All TABC certified peace officers are required to comply with the physical standards annually as a condition of their employment (Texas Government Code, Chapter 614, Subchapter J, section 614.172).  
    • Ability to meet the physical demands of a job that includes bending, moving, carrying heavy objects (minimum of 80 pounds), executing forcible arrests, and operating a motor vehicle over sustained periods of time. 
    • Good physical condition, capable of strenuous physical exertion and have no physical disabilities which would interfere with police duties; visual acuity not exceeding 20/200 uncorrected or 20/30 corrected; and no color blindness. 
  • May work in adverse weather conditions. 
  • Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays as assigned. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT% 50%

Qualified candidates must pass the physical readiness test, written exam, and interview at a regional TABC facility. Successful candidates will advance to a pre-employment background check, which includes but is not limited to credit history, criminal history, driving record check, and comprehensive background investigation. Refer to the Supplemental Information section for more information. 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Physical Readiness Test 
  • Selected qualified candidates for this position must complete and pass the physical readiness test during the application process to be considered for employment. The physical readiness test consists of a Concept II Rower Test (2,000 meters at a resistance setting of 5 within 11 minutes and 50 seconds). 
Written Exam 
  • An entry level test for law enforcement will be required. A study guide is available for purchase at the link below. Scroll down to Applicant Price:  $15 each and add to cart. 
    • Link: https://bannonandassociates.com/testing.php#police
Personal History Statement (Required at time of interview) Qualified candidates who are selected for interview with TABC will be required to submit their complete Personal History Statement through Vetted. All documents listed below must be submitted with your Personal History Statement. Incomplete documents or personal history statement may delay the background investigation.
Completed Personal History Statement
  • Copy of your Social Security card.
  • Original certified copy of your birth certificate. 
  • Copy of your valid Texas driver license or a copy of another State’s driver license. 
  • Copy of your High School diploma or GED certificate or an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least twenty-four months of active service. 
  • Sealed original certified copy of your college transcript. (No photocopy) 
  • Photocopy of your college diploma, if applicable.
  • Copy of your Peace Officer Certificate from your police academy. 
  • Copy of your Texas peace officer license and all training certificates awarded to you. 
  • Copy of your DD-214 if applicable. Must possess an honorable discharge. 
  • Original certified copy of your Naturalization papers, if applicable. 
  • Copy of current proof of automobile liability insurance. 
  • Copy of a TCOLE approved Firearms Qualifications within the last 12 months.

Conditions of Employment 
  • If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you must satisfy these conditions prior to your hire date:
    • Satisfactory Completion of L2 - Licensee Medical Condition Declaration  
    • Satisfactory Completion of L3 - Licensee Psychological and Emotional Health Declaration 
    • Employment is contingent upon completing an electronic fingerprint and passing the criminal history check.  Selected finalists are responsible for the incurred costs. 
TABC Probationary Period and Field Training Officer Program 
  • New Agents must successfully complete the TABC New Agent School and Field Training Officer (FTO) Program.  
Salary Rates
  • The pay scale for the Agent position is grouped into six (6) step adjustments with salary increases scheduled every four (4) years of service with TABC. For more information on Salary Schedule C and the associated pay groups and step adjustment salary rates, visit https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/Schedule?scheduleType=2025C.  
  • Starting pay is dependent on experience
    • If you have less than four years of prior full-time paid law enforcement experience, your annual salary will be $65,851 (Salary Schedule C3, Step 1) 
    • If you have four or more years of prior full-time paid law enforcement experience, your annual salary will be $80,274 (Salary Schedule C3, Step 2)
COMMISSIONED PEACE OFFICER (CPO) REINSTATEMENTS
In accordance with TABC’s Commissioned Peace Officer (CPO) Reinstatement HRD 1.4.2 Procedure, an eligible applicant who has honorably retired or resigned in good standing from the TABC Enforcement Division may be reinstated through an abbreviated hiring process and field training officer program. Following are the applicant eligibility requirements for reinstatement. You may email tabchr@tabc.texas.gov with any questions.
  1. Previously employed as a CPO in the Enforcement Division. 
  2. Maintains a valid Texas Peace Officer license with all training requirements current. 
  3. The most recent separation date from TABC does not exceed one year from the date the application for employment is received. If the length of separation exceeds one year, the applicant must go through the standard hiring process. 
  4. Must have voluntarily separated from TABC. The separation code in the payroll system cannot be dismissal for cause or resignation in lieu of involuntary separation. 
  5. Honorably retired from TABC, if applicable. 
  6. The three most recent performance evaluation forms must have performance ratings of meeting or exceeding all standards.
  7. Written recommendations from the applicant’s previous chain of command to include immediate and second-level supervisors. 
  8. Must be able to pass the TABC Physical Readiness Test. 
  9. May be subject to completing medical and psychological testing, at the expense of the applicant, prior to the effective date of reinstatement.
  10. Must successfully pass an in-depth background investigation in accordance with law. 

Should you have any questions, please send them via email to tabchr@tabc.texas.gov

Salary : $65,851 - $80,274

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