Deputy - Sheriff's Department
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to protect the community and properties of the County. Patrols rural areas, serves warrants, maintains the peace, and assists in identifying mental health consumers in the judicial system for in depth mental health assessments. This position works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks. Performs patrol duties by responding to emergency dispatch calls, patrolling rural areas, ensuring buildings and residences are secure and assisting other departments as needed. Performs other duties by serving warrants, filing reports, maintaining education requirements, providing public relations functions for the community and performing other duties as assigned. Completes and coordinates successful special assignments issued from the Constable. Conducts or manages internal investigations to ensure integrity. Develops and modifies policy and procedures that conforms with modifications of state law, rules, and supreme court decisions. Performs state required court security duties, operates both handheld and walk through magnetometers. Ensures proper operation of equipment. Coordinates with justice courts to ensure court needs are met. Ensures safety of judges. Performs related work as required.
Requirements
- Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- Requires Texas Basic Peace Officer license.
- Requires the following courses: Hostage Negotiation Crisis Intervention Mental Health Deescalation Special Weapons and Tactics Standard Field Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
Responsibilities
- Patrol rural areas
- Serve warrants
- Maintain the peace
- Assist in identifying mental health consumers in the judicial system for in depth mental health assessments
- Respond to emergency dispatch calls
- Ensure buildings and residences are secure
- Assist other departments as needed
- File reports
- Maintain education requirements
- Provide public relations functions for the community
- Complete and coordinate successful special assignments issued from the Constable
- Conduct or manage internal investigations to ensure integrity
- Develop and modify policy and procedures that conforms with modifications of state law, rules, and supreme court decisions
- Perform state required court security duties
- Operate both handheld and walk through magnetometers
- Ensure proper operation of equipment
- Coordinate with justice courts to ensure court needs are met
- Ensure safety of judges
- Perform related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
