Salary: $116,280.00 – $163,932.00 Annually
Location : City of Irving, TX
Job Type: Professional
Job Number: 2300219
Department: City Attorney’s Office
Opening Date: 07/18/2023
Closing Date: 8/2/2023 5:00 PM Central
Job Posting
Duties include advising the Police Chief, command staff, and departmental personnel on a variety of criminal law matters; reviewing and preparing policies, procedures, and training bulletins; advising on proper completion of police reports and filings of criminal cases, search and seizure issues, and civil service disciplinary matters; representing the Police Chief in civil service disciplinary hearings; reviewing and recommending appropriate actions regarding public information requests, subpoenas, and narcotic seizure and forfeiture cases; providing advice and assistance during critical incidents; training and updating personnel regarding new laws and recent court decisions; and reviewing and drafting legislation. A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and five years of professional legal experience required. Knowledge of Texas Civil Service law and experience in trial work, criminal prosecution, law enforcement, or police management experience or equivalent experience highly desirable. Must be a member of the State Bar of Texas. Duties involve access to sensitive Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), which requires that a thorough background check be conducted. Candidates will be subject to a criminal history check. Must not have any criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered.
PAY GRADE GG33 / FULL PAY RANGE $9,690 – $13,661 PER MONTH
Full Job Description
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. to access the list of job titles.
Culture
The City Attorney’s Office vigorously represents the City of Irving’s interests and provides superior legal counsel. The department provides representation on a case-by-case basis to the City of Irving and its officers and employees relating to official city business. Staff also provides services in Spanish.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
Supplemental Information
THOSE WHOSE DATE OF HIRE (START DATE) IS FEBRUARY 19 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A HIRING INCENTIVE!
- Individuals hired into this position will receive $1000 after their first 30 days of employment provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.
- Employees that successfully complete their 6-month orientation period will receive an additional one-time payment of $1000 provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.
- Employees that successfully complete one year of employment without
documented attendance or disciplinary issues will receive an additional one-time payment of $1000. - The maximum amount of hiring incentive that an individual employee may receive is $3,000.
For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at
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Are you currently an attorney in good standing and licensed with the State Bar of Texas?
- Yes
- No
Required Question