Examples of Duties:
Insures compliance with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and Texas Tax General Annotated Code pertaining to importation and possession of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes for personal use.
Collects taxes for importing alcoholic beverages and cigarettes into the state.
Accepts payment, affixes stamps on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, and makes change as appropriate.
Secures cash box at all times: responsible and liable for all excise tax/administrative equipment issued to him/her.
Responsible and liable for all monetary change funds and monetary collections.
Maintains records on issued excise tax stamps and merchandise confiscated.
Prepares accurate daily reports of collections and confiscations.
Confiscates and destroys alcoholic beverages and cigarettes according to agency policies and law.
Travels to unmanned bridges to perform spot checks as required.
Interprets laws, rules, policies, and procedures and applies them in work situations.
Performs related duties as assigned.
General Qualification Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from standard senior high school or equivalent. Courses in accounting, bookkeeping, criminal justice or business administration preferred.
Twelve (12) months work experience in contact with the public, performing selling or collecting activity. This includes performing cash transactions and record keeping or accounting. Thirty (30) semester hours of college credit may be substituted for experience. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have bilingual speaking skills (English/Spanish).
Duties require mobility inside and outside of work area including bending and lifting/moving a minimum of 30 pounds.
Must be willing to wear a uniform while on-duty. Any visible tattoos must be covered.
Must be willing to complete department or agency on and off-site training to enhance job-related skills.
Must be willing to work all bridges assigned to this port.
May work in adverse weather conditions.
Must hold a valid driver’s license with liability insurance.
Must be able to drive to all assigned locations.
Supplemental Information:
This position offers a career ladder based on tenure, performance, and availability of funds.
TABC Tax Compliance Officer Ladder
Years of TABC Service Salary Group
Tax Compliance Officer I (Less than 2 years) B12
Tax Compliance Officer II (2-5 years) B14
Tax Compliance Officer III (5 years or more) B16
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regards to TABC’s and/or an employee’s contribution to the Employees Retirement System.
The Commission will conduct a criminal history check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position.
An eligibility list will be established from which future vacancies will be filled for this location.
Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing.
Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption as a condition of state employment.
Employees of TABC, their spouses, or dependant children may not have a financial connection with a person engaged in the alcoholic beverage industry.
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.
Reviewed 10/11/2013, Reviewed 11/15/2013
Tax Compliance Officer I-V
There are no military equivalent MOS codes at this time.
Veteran Employment Preference
If you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation(s) at the time of your interview. Documentation(s) must be provided before a Veteran Employment Preference can be granted.
Required Documentation(s)
Veteran – DD Form 214
Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried – Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300
Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty – Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300
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