Job Details

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : 1110 Victoria St Suite104 Laredo, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY24-00377
Department: Community Supervision Corrections Department
Opening Date: 10/07/2025
Closing Date: 11/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

Reposted: 11/06/2025
The Part-Time Lab Technician performs urinalysis on probationers as ordered by the courts and referred by Community Supervision Officers. This position ensures accurate testing, proper documentation, and compliance with all chain-of-custody procedures to detect illicit substance or alcohol use.
Major Duties

• Collects urine samples from male defendants for substance abuse and alcohol testing, as ordered by the court, supervision officer, or Averhealth system.
• Prepares, packages, and completes paperwork for daily test shipments to Averhealth Systems for scheduled FedEx/UPS pickup at 3:00 p.m.
• Enters test results and fees into Corrections Software.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the lab area.
• Ensures proper chain of custody for all urine samples.
• Testifies in court proceedings when required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. They must be able to write clear and accurate reports and correspondence, as well as communicate effectively with both individuals and groups. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

REASONING ABILITY
Candidate must have the ability to solve practical problems and adapt when working with limited standardization. They should also be able to interpret instructions presented in various forms, including written, oral, diagram, and schedule formats.
Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands/Work Environment
Occasionally

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles.
• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in low temperatures.
• Working in high temperatures.
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

Constantly

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas driver's license.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.

Valid Texas Driver's License*
*If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment.
Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.
The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

*Available to ALL employees
**Available to Permanent Part-Time employees
01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Some College Hours
• Vocational Certificate
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher

02

Do you have at least six (6) months of related work experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid and current Texas driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid and current Texas driver's license.
• Yes, I have a valid and current out-of-state driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid or current Texas driver's license.

04

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
• No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

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