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Jim Wells County Employment 

  • Position:  Office Manager / Administrative Assistant

    Department: JWC AgriLife Extension Office

    Status:  Full Time

    Pay Scale:  Bi-Weekly

    Deadline:  September 6, 2024

    The Jim Wells County AgriLife Extension Office is accepting job applications for the Office Manager / Administrator Assistant position. 

    Minimum Requirements

    • Must be a United States Citizen at the time of application
    • Must be 18 years of age
    • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), Higher Education and/or relevant certifications are preferred

    Skill and Abilities

    • Must be able to read and write the English language proficiently; Spanish speaking is preferred but optional
    • Must be able to communicate effectively with the public by phone, mail, e-mail and in person
    • Must be able to work independently and/or as a team
    • Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
    • Must be able to establish and maintain simple records and files
    • Must be able to proofread for completeness and accuracy and to perform basic mathematical calculations
    • Must be able to type accurately at a speed of at least 40 words per minute
    • Must be able to operate a computer using standard word processing, data inquiry, graphics, website management and social media

    For more information, please see the following attachment: JWC Secretary Position Annoucement.pdf

    The Office Manager position is responsible for providing a variety of administrative and secretarial services for the County Extension Agent and assists Agent in providing educational information to all clientele who seek assistance. The Extension Office Manager is responsible for developing a business office atmosphere and must provide a feeling of goodwill to the clientele through courteous treatment and efficient service. 

    For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the following the attachment: JWC Position Description Secretary.pdf

    Please carefully read and answer all questions on the following application: JWC Employment Application.pdf

    Resumes may be added, but all questions on the application must be answered.

    Submit Resume and Application for Employment by e-mail to:

    Rogelio Mercado
    County Extension Agent-Ag
    Jim Wells County
    rogelio.mercado@ag.tamu.edu

  • Position:  Clerk

    Department: Justice of the Peace Pct. 1

    Status:  Full Time

    Pay Scale:  Bi-Weekly

    Deadline:  August 30th, 2024

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Answers telephone, takes messages and answers inquiries from the public or refers to the proper department or individual; types correspondence, envelopes and other documents using a typewriter and/or word processing software; establishes and maintains records and files; conducts research, as needed, to respond to routine questions; performs other clerical duties as instructed by the Head Clerk, including filing, indexing and recording information, making copies, sorting and distributing mail; performs other duties as assigned by the Head Clerk.

    Qualifications:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.

    1.       Minimum - high school diploma or general education degree (GED) with courses in typing and/or word processing.

    2.       Must be able to read and write the English language proficiently; Spanish speaking is a must; certification as a Notary Public is desirable. 

    3.       Ability to write routine correspondence; ability to communicate effectively with the public; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain simple records and files; ability to proofread for completeness and accuracy and to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to type accurately at a speed of at least 40 words per minute; ability to operate or demonstrated ability to learn to operate a computer using standard word processing or data inquiry.

    4.       Ability to make judgments regarding appropriate response to routine questions or situations, and to recognize need to refer more complex issues to supervisor; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, officials and with the general public.

    Physical Demands:

    Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quite to moderate but occasionally noisy. 

    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

  • Position: Jailer

    Department: Sheriff's Office

    Status: Full time, Non-exempt

    Salary: To Be Determined

    Closing Date: Until Position is Filled

    • Details:

      Must be able to work hours which do not coincide with Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm workday.  Applicants with temporary Jailer License or inactive License will need to have completed all licensing and training requirements for that position or completing reactivation process as per Texas Commission of Law Enforcement.

      Position Summary:

      Provides corrections services involving the health, safety and security of inmates and the public in a County corrections facility.  Monitors prisoners' activities and maintains necessary records.

      Minimum Requirements:

      • Must be a United States citizen at the time of application.
      • Must be 18 years of age
      • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
      • Pass a background check
      • An honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed forces {If Applicable}

      Certificate, Licenses and Registration:

      • Applicant must, at the time of appointment to the position, meet the minimum age requirement for Basic Certification as a Jailer from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement.
      • Applicant must, within one year of appointment to the position, obtain and thereafter maintain a Basic Certification as a Jailer from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement.
      • Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
      • Must be able to be insured by the County insurance carrier.

      Skills and Abilities:

      • Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
      • Ability to write clear and concise reports and to maintain complete records as required.
      • Ability to meet established physical standards.
      • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and officials, inmates and the public.

      Employee may be assigned to other duties in addition to those listed and duties may change according to changing needs of the department.

      The following would disqualify and individual for a jailer position:

      • Failure to meet the minimum requirements for the position applied.
      • Have been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class 8 misdemeanor  within the last ten (10) years.
      • Have been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years from the date of the court order.
      • Have been or currently on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years from the date of the court order.
      • Currently under indictment for any criminal offense.
      • Have been convicted, received deferred judgment, placed on court ordered probation or community supervision for any felony offense.
      • Have been convicted of any/or received a deferred judgement for any Family Violence offense.
      • Is prohibited by state of federal law from operating a motor vehicle.
      • Is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.
      • Have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions including, specifically: bad conduct, dishonorable or any other characterization of service indicating bad character.

      Job Description PDFs:

       

      Applications must be dropped off at the Sheriff's Department, attention Sgt. Juan Reyes.

    Drop off application and resumes at: 

    Sgt. Juan Reyes

    Training Coordinator

    SWAT Commander

    Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office

    300 N. Cameron St.

    Alice, TX. 78332

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