Deputy Sheriff - Sheriff's Office - J1418 - 37000

Nueces County, TX • Corpus Christi, TX

90d • $19

About The Position

The position involves various law enforcement duties, including assignments to narcotics, patrol, court process, or criminal investigations work. Depending on the area assigned, the officer may perform undercover and surveillance work, patrol duties, civil and criminal process serving, or investigative work. The role requires taking the Law Enforcement Civil Service Exam (LECSE) and maintaining a valid Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Current and active Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, departmental policy, rules, regulations and laws.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and the general public.
• Good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and regulations.
• Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and takes action as necessary.
• Issues traffic citations and directs traffic.
• Investigates traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property and assists federal, state and local law enforcement officials.
• Keeps records of activities and makes reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents and investigations.
• Files cases with district attorney, U. S. attorney, or county attorney.
• Serves felony, misdemeanor and mental commitment warrants and makes arrests.
• Serves court papers including writs, summons, subpoenas, capias, etc.
• Questions witnesses and suspects and takes statements and depositions.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Performs surveillance of suspects and assigned locations.
• Handles and cares for dogs involved in narcotics investigations.
• Conducts background investigations on applicants for law enforcement and corrections positions.
• Serves as a bailiff in county and district courts.
• Gathers and labels evidence, takes photographs and fingerprints, guards and transports prisoners and testifies in court.
• May meet with informants and conduct undercover narcotics work.
• May address and work with community groups to promote good public relations and to inform citizens of police activities and crime prevention.
• May be responsible for animal control, especially relating to cattle on roadways.
• Brings back people who have been arrested in other locations in and out of state.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Base Pay: $19.87 Hourly.
• Peace Officer Certification Pay: Basic $26.92, Intermediate $53.84, Advanced $69.23, Master $84.61.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED