Lake Ranger Sergeant

Lake Ranger Sergeant / Chief Administrator

Pay Grade: 923

Location: Reservoirs

Vacancy Announcement

Nature Of The Work

Safety Sensitive Position WC - 7720

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to serve in a lead position and provide law enforcement services for the Brazos River Authority (BRA) lakes, property and facilities. This is accomplished by ; preparing law enforcement personnel schedules; mentoring and training new officers; managing the Field Training Officer Program; leading the criminal investigation team; preparing evidence for submittal to the lab; securing critical infrastructure of the BRA; conducting inspections; maintaining buoys; responding to emergency calls; performing flow operations during heavy rainfall events; assisting with permitting; and assuring water quality through environmental enforcement and education. Other duties include assisting in the preparation of the budget; providing customer service to the general public; maintaining vessels and equipment; patrolling BRA lakes, parks and recreation areas; maintaining thorough and appropriate records of activities; preparing reports; serving as the Chief Administrator/Chief Law Enforcement Officer as a liaison to TCOLE; submitting reports and documents required by TCOLE; completing other various administrative duties; and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum six to 10 years' experience
• Advanced TCOLE Peace Officer License, Valid Texas Class C Driver's License, Good Driving Record and Law Enforcement Certification are required.
• Must complete Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) Training within 24 months.
• Marine Safety Enforcement Officer, Intoxilyzer, Accident Investigator, Standardized Field Sobriety Practitioner, Background Investigator, Advanced Criminal Investigations, CPR, TCOLE First-Line Supervisor Course 3737, and Interrogation certifications are required within one year of hire or promotion.
• Preferred: Firearm Instructor and Property and Evidence Custodian, Boater Safety Instructor, Lifeguard

• Associates Degree (in related field) - Completed course requirements to receive an Associates Degree

Key Competencies

• Investing time and energy into understanding the evolving nature of their role within the organization, and developing the skills, behaviors, procedures, and perspectives to be successful...
• Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment.
• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...
• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building"...
• Taking responsibility for clarifying the expectations of others; acknowledging how personal decisions, actions, and standards of performance influence work accomplishments; accepting responsibility for work accomplishments; and recognizing changes required to achieve better results going forward...

STARTING SALARY RANGE

$31.83 to $40.59 per hour. This is a non-exempt position.

POSTING DATE

December 17, 2025 Open until filled.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE

The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org.

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply