Deputy Sheriff

Comal County • New Braunfels, TX

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement duties in Comal County, including patrol, traffic control, investigations, emergency response, arrests, and public assistance. The position requires Peace Officer Certification through TCOLE and thorough working knowledge of law enforcement procedures. The deputy has daily contact with the public, prepares offense and other reports, and responds to duties delegated by a Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, or Chief Deputy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and successful completion of required written, physical agility, medical, and psychological testing. A minimum of one year of law enforcement experience is desirable. Employees must successfully complete the Comal County Sheriff’s Office Physical Readiness Testing Program and participate in physical assessments twice a year.

The position involves frequent sitting, talking or hearing, handling objects, and reaching; occasional standing and walking; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds. It may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other hazards requiring immunization. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Valid Texas driver’s license for operating county vehicles.
• Must pass a written entrance examination and physical agility test.
• Must pass physical and psychological examinations and meet TCOLE and department requirements for those examinations.
• Must successfully complete and pass the Comal County Sheriff’s Office Physical Readiness Testing Program.
• Thorough knowledge of law enforcement procedures and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds and required vision capabilities.
• Participate in physical assessments twice a year.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of law enforcement experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with the public, court officials, and other county officials while carrying out Sheriff’s Office activities.
• Investigate criminal law violations, gather evidence and information, prepare cases for charges, and testify in court.
• Work a uniformed shift performing patrols, traffic control, accident investigation and first aid, and detecting, investigating, and arresting people involved in crimes or misconduct.
• Remain available by radio or telephone for consultation regarding major emergencies or precedent.
• Perform duties in compliance with federal and state laws and Comal County ordinances.
• Patrol county streets, roads, parks, and commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace, enforce laws, control traffic, and prevent or investigate violations.
• Respond to emergency calls and investigate incidents such as accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, intoxication, missing children, prowlers, and drug abuse; take appropriate law enforcement action.
• Question suspects, witnesses, and drivers; preserve evidence; arrest violators; investigate accidents and summon emergency or law enforcement vehicles as needed.
• Take measurements and draw diagrams at scenes; conduct follow-up investigations; search crime scenes for clues; analyze and evaluate evidence; and prepare cases for court testimony.
• Prepare investigation reports and other records, including field interrogation, influence, bad check, vehicle impoundment, and traffic hazard reports.
• Assist citizens with matters such as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug resistance, and traffic safety.
• Serve legal papers and arrest warrants; contact defendants and complainants; investigate crimes and crime scenes; and arrest offenders.
• Handle commitments to hospitals and institutions.
• Conduct traffic stops and crash investigations.
• Maintain attendance as an essential function of the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED