Deputy Sheriff

Hidalgo County, TX•Hidalgo, TX

59d

About The Position

Employees may be assigned to patrol, narcotics, civil process, warrants, courthouse security, criminal investigation or school policing. Depending on area which assigned, may be required to perform undercover and surveillance work, patrol work, civil and criminal process serving or investigative work. Criminal Enforcement Division Depending on individual assignments, examples of work performed may include, but are not limited to the following: Patrol an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and regulations Respond to emergency calls and routine complaints and take action as necessary Issue traffic citations and direct traffic Investigate traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property and assist federal, state and local law enforcement officials Keep records of activities and make reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents and investigations File cases with District Attorney or U.S. Attorney Make lawful arrests for violations of laws for the State of Texas and local government ordinance and/or resolution Serve felony, misdemeanor and mental commitment warrants and make arrests Serve court papers including writs, summons, subpoenas, capias, etc. Question witnesses and suspects and take statements and depositions Assist other law enforcement agencies as needed Perform surveillance of suspects and assigned locations Meet with informants and conduct undercover narcotics work Handle and care for dogs involved in narcotics investigations Conduct background investigations on applicants for law enforcement and corrections positions Serve as a bailiff in county and district courts Gather and label evidence, take photographs and fingerprints, guard and transport prisoners and testify in court 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 Return persons who have been arrested to county in other locations in and out of state Employees shall perform any and all other such duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Sheriff's Office

Requirements

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)
Applicant must possess a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Applicant must have a current valid Texas operator's driver's license
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier
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 county employees and officials, law enforcement agencies and the general public
Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action
Ability to write clear and concise reports and to maintain complete records as required
Ability to learn the use and care of vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to work well with others
Ability to solve basic mathematic problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Ability to use decimals and percentages in solving such problems
Ability to speak, read, and writes in the English language
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 employees or organizations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of law enforcement related experience preferred
Bilingual preferred
Ability to also speak and write in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and regulations
Respond to emergency calls and routine complaints and take action as necessary
Issue traffic citations and direct traffic
Investigate traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property and assist federal, state and local law enforcement officials
Keep records of activities and make reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents and investigations
File cases with District Attorney or U.S. Attorney
Make lawful arrests for violations of laws for the State of Texas and local government ordinance and/or resolution
Serve felony, misdemeanor and mental commitment warrants and make arrests
Serve court papers including writs, summons, subpoenas, capias, etc.
Question witnesses and suspects and take statements and depositions
Assist other law enforcement agencies as needed
Perform surveillance of suspects and assigned locations
Meet with informants and conduct undercover narcotics work
Handle and care for dogs involved in narcotics investigations
Conduct background investigations on applicants for law enforcement and corrections positions
Serve as a bailiff in county and district courts
Gather and label evidence, take photographs and fingerprints, guard and transport prisoners and testify in court
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
Return persons who have been arrested to county in other locations in and out of state
Employees shall perform any and all other such duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Sheriff's Office

Benefits

The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here

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