Agent II - Financial Crimes Unit - Houston
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Houston, TX 77001
$80,274 a year
Description
JOB
Testing and Interviews will tentatively be scheduled the week of November 3-7, 2025.The anticipated hire date for this posting is February 1, 2026.GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs investigative and enforcement work according to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (Code) specializing in money laundering investigations. Work involves inspecting, investigating, and regulating the alcoholic beverage industry by enforcing the Code and other state and federal laws including the Bank Secrecy Act. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (EJFs): (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 money laundering and other financial crime 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 depletion analysis.Operates closed-source databases, such as FinCEN and TRAC.Conducts Asset Forfeiture, both at the state and federal levels.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.Processes Grand Jury Subpoenas.(10%)May present training or teach awareness programs. May provide guidance to others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS: All TABC law enforcement officers are required to fully comply with the physical standards annually as a condition of their employment (Texas Government Code, Chapter 614, Subchapter J, Section 614.172).Physical Standards: Ability to Row 2,000 meters on a Concept II Rowing Machine at a resistance setting of five within 11 minutes and 50 seconds.Ability to meet the physical demands of a job that includes bending, moving, carrying heavy objects, executing forcible arrests, and operating a motor vehicle over sustained periods of timeMILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply: For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk athttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONPhysical 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#policePersonal 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 at the time of interview. 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 StatementCopy of your Social Security card. (bring original and we will make a copy) Original certified copy of your birth certificate. (bring original and we will make a copy) 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. (bring original and we will make a copy) 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 RatesThe 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, visithttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/Schedule?scheduleType=2025C. COMMISSIONED PEACE OFFICER (CPO) REINSTATEMENTSIn 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 emailtabchr@tabc.texas.govwith any questions.Previously employed as a CPO in the Enforcement Division. Maintains a valid Texas Peace Officer license with all training requirements current. 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. 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. Honorably retired from TABC, if applicable. The three most recent performance evaluation forms must have performance ratings of meeting or exceeding all standards.Written recommendations from the applicant’s previous chain of command to include immediate and second-level supervisors. Must be able to pass the TABC Physical Readiness Test. May be subject to completing medical and psychological testing, at the expense of the applicant, prior to the effective date of reinstatement.Must successfully pass an in-depth background investigation in accordance with law. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge. The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position. More than one position may be filled from this posting. Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see: https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verifyMales between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code
Testing and Interviews will tentatively be scheduled the week of November 3-7, 2025.The anticipated hire date for this posting is February 1, 2026.GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs investigative and enforcement work according to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (Code) specializing in money laundering investigations. Work involves inspecting, investigating, and regulating the alcoholic beverage industry by enforcing the Code and other state and federal laws including the Bank Secrecy Act. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (EJFs): (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 money laundering and other financial crime 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 depletion analysis.Operates closed-source databases, such as FinCEN and TRAC.Conducts Asset Forfeiture, both at the state and federal levels.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.Processes Grand Jury Subpoenas.(10%)May present training or teach awareness programs. May provide guidance to others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS: All TABC law enforcement officers are required to fully comply with the physical standards annually as a condition of their employment (Texas Government Code, Chapter 614, Subchapter J, Section 614.172).Physical Standards: Ability to Row 2,000 meters on a Concept II Rowing Machine at a resistance setting of five within 11 minutes and 50 seconds.Ability to meet the physical demands of a job that includes bending, moving, carrying heavy objects, executing forcible arrests, and operating a motor vehicle over sustained periods of timeMILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply: For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk athttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONPhysical 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#policePersonal 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 at the time of interview. 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 StatementCopy of your Social Security card. (bring original and we will make a copy) Original certified copy of your birth certificate. (bring original and we will make a copy) 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. (bring original and we will make a copy) 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 RatesThe 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, visithttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/Schedule?scheduleType=2025C. COMMISSIONED PEACE OFFICER (CPO) REINSTATEMENTSIn 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 emailtabchr@tabc.texas.govwith any questions.Previously employed as a CPO in the Enforcement Division. Maintains a valid Texas Peace Officer license with all training requirements current. 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. 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. Honorably retired from TABC, if applicable. The three most recent performance evaluation forms must have performance ratings of meeting or exceeding all standards.Written recommendations from the applicant’s previous chain of command to include immediate and second-level supervisors. Must be able to pass the TABC Physical Readiness Test. May be subject to completing medical and psychological testing, at the expense of the applicant, prior to the effective date of reinstatement.Must successfully pass an in-depth background investigation in accordance with law. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge. The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position. More than one position may be filled from this posting. Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see: https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verifyMales between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code