DEPUTY SHERIFF - Sheriff's Office

Tarrant County•Tarrant County, TX

About The Position

Provides law enforcement and protection to the citizens of Tarrant County. Duties may be performed in the Operations Division, including Judicial, Patrol, Investigations, Warrants, and Community Relations-Training. Assignments may include patrol, investigations, warrant service, courthouse security, inmate transportation, training, and community outreach. The deputy must maintain physical fitness, use reasonable force when necessary, work assigned shifts, complete required paperwork and legal documents, and attend training required by statute or TCOLE to maintain certifications and licenses. The position requires courteous and tactful contact with the public and incarcerated persons. The deputy may work for extended periods under difficult conditions during emergencies and may need to make immediate decisions about force, including deadly force. Applicants must be medically and psychologically fit to perform peace officer duties. The role involves substantial physical demands and potential exposure to communicable diseases, cleaning agents, pesticides, pepper agents, and toxic smoke.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have completed a Texas Basic Peace Officer course and be licensable by TCOLE at the time of hire.
Must hold a current TCOLE peace officer license or be currently enrolled in a TCOLE-approved Basic Peace Officer Course; license information or academy enrollment details must be included in the application as specified.
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license or obtain one within 30 days.
Must be willing to work nights, evenings, overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
Must understand, interpret, and apply court orders, relevant state statutes, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Must prepare official documents, including memos, letters, affidavits, investigative reports, and case-filing documents.
Must be proficient in defensive tactics involving physical force, intermediate impact weapons, and firearms.
Must have working knowledge of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, Transportation Code, other state statutes, county ordinances, applicable county policies, department organization and functions, and basic Microsoft Word functions.
Must demonstrate sound judgment, emotional control, clear communication, accurate writing, active listening, accountability, teamwork, and the ability to work with diverse employees and members of the public.
Must be physically able to perform essential and emergency duties, including restraining combative subjects and participating in defensive tactics training.
Must meet stated vision, color distinction, hearing, breathing-apparatus, and clear-English communication requirements.
Must be certified medically and psychologically fit to perform peace officer duties when appointed and when re-examination is warranted.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in public speaking is desirable.

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned county area and maintain awareness of conditions for crime prevention.
Respond to major offenses and accidents, conduct on-scene investigations, interview involved parties, document incidents, and control or enforce vehicular traffic laws.
Photograph major or fatality accidents, investigate crime scenes, collect and submit evidence, complete reports, and direct personnel at crime scenes when assigned.
Locate fugitives through investigations, informants, surveillance, and searches; prepare reports and affidavits for search or arrest warrants.
Assist with case preparation, process evidence, file charges with the District Attorney, and handle court appearances and related proceedings.
Prepare documents to transfer sentenced felons to other institutions and transport or escort prisoners and inmates.
Provide courthouse security and serve as a court bailiff; testify in court.
Maintain narcotics detention canines when assigned.
Coordinate and deliver initial or in-service training, develop or update courses, and teach DARE or deliver presentations to community groups when assigned.
Perform occasional administrative and clerical work, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Assist qualified recipients of crime programs.
Maintain physical fitness, use appropriate force when necessary, complete mandatory paperwork, and produce legal documents required for assigned duties.
Attend and complete required training and maintain required certifications and licenses.
Perform other related duties as assigned.