City Government Body

 

Elected Officers and Term Information

Oficiales Electos y Term Información

 

 

Marc Covington, Mayor 

 

Serving Since 2017 Term Expires 2022

 

Billy Morrow, Council Member

Serving Since 2017 Term Expires 2022

 

John Adams, Council Member

Serving Since 2017 Term Expires 2022

 

Richard Lattier,  Council Member

Serving Since 2018 Term Expires 2023

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Eugene Brown, Council Member

Serving Since 2019 Term Expires 2023

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Vacant Position

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See Election Page for Election Information

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City Personnel

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Melissa Boyd, City Secretary

Serving Since 2020

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Renee Butler, Municipal Court Clerk

Serving Since 2020

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EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS

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The City of East Mountain is accepting resumes for:

 

Chief of Police

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The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and be able to build trust with all segments of the community; Represent the department before the City government and the community; Attend Municipal meetings; Maintain knowledge of changes in laws, policies and procedures; Remain informed of new methods, trends and developments in law enforcement.

 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Approximately 50% Patrol and 50% Administrative

Conduct a variety of law enforcement duties including but not limited to:

Provide protection of life and property within the City and will enforce local, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations;

Respond to calls for police service within the City and may assist outside agencies if needed;

Interact with and provide assistance to citizens and the general public;

Patrol within the City limits and perform traffic enforcement duties;

Identify moving violations;

Initiate traffic stops;

Issue Citations;

Investigate DWI’s and traffic accidents;

            Direct traffic for accidents, funerals, etc.           

Conduct security checks of homes and businesses;

Detect and deter criminal activity;

Document accurately and complete reports;

            Offence reports;

            Accident reports;

            Arrest documents;

            Probable cause sheets;

            Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports

Attend Municipal Court

Clean and maintain law enforcement equipment and vehicle

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Current TCOLE Certification;

Texas Driver's License;

Steady Employment History;

Clear Criminal Record and must pass a background investigation

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent with some post-secondary education

 

HOURS:

Full time: Minimum of 40 hours a week. Scheduled hours are flexible. Evening/overnight as needed.

 

SALARY:

Beginning Salary: $42,500

 

BENEFITS:

Dental, Vision, Health, Life, Retirement, Short term and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Personal and Sick days

 

BENEFIT CONDITIONS:

Full time employees eligible;

Retirement, Personal days and Sick days begin at time of hire;

Complete 90 day probationary period prior to receiving Dental, Vision, Health, Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability

Vacation accrued after 1 year of service

 

Senior law enforcement professionals are encouraged to apply

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Resumes may be turned in to Melissa Boyd, City Secretary,

at City Hall: 103 Municipal Dr. Gilmer TX 75645 or by

email to melissa.boyd@eastmountaintx.gov

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