Deputy SRO

Hays County•Hays County, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Deputy enforces all civil and criminal laws of the State of Texas and Hays County. The Deputy protects the citizens of Hays County and anyone traveling through Hays County. This position protects the life and property of the citizens and helps keep Hays County free from crime. The work involves isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving critical problems and possibly making life or death decisions. This position must have a strong work ethic, meet deadlines, have good attendance, be punctual, be reliable, have honesty, integrity, be free from moral turpitude, and have a proper attitude. Individuals in this position serve at the pleasure of the current elected official.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the required education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job
Class C TX Driver’s License
Licensed Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer
Ability to maintain continuing education requirements as outlined by TCOLE
Must successfully complete and pass the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Field Training Program
Must successfully complete other required courses within a year of being assigned the class
Must be 21 years of age
Exceptional skill in following oral and written instructions
General skill in negotiating and persuading individuals
Exceptional skill in interacting with people at all socio-economic levels
Exceptional skill in oral communications in one-on-one and group situations
Exceptional skill in remaining calm under stressful situations
Proficient skill in listening
Proficient skill in written communications for administrative and technical purposes
General organizational skills
General skill in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Exceptional skill in observing the actions of others and forecasting those actions into future behaviors
General computer skills
Maintain proficiency with their handgun, shotgun and rifle
Pass a biennial Tactical Driving Course
Pass a biennial Control Tactics Course

Nice To Haves

Prior Peace Officer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide very high visibility at assigned schools
Plan and implement programs to help guide students to make sound decisions
Assures the services delivered by the Sheriff’s Office meet quality and timeliness standards
Enforces the civil and criminal laws of Texas
Takes citizen complaints from the school environment (campus) such as animal disturbances, suspicious vehicles and persons, assaults, thefts, criminal mischief, burglaries, 911 hang-ups, runaways, and a variety of other situations.
Follows up on cases being investigated and assists other agencies, including fire, EMS, Department of Public Safety, traffic control, and other similar agencies
Testifies in courts as needed
Maintains patrol vehicle and equipment issued
Maintains a high profile in the school community
Assists detectives and supervisors as needed
May perform Field Training Deputy responsibilities, documents all activities and writes reports of what happened
Works with citizens to identify problems, hazards, and quality of life issues
Responds to request for services by EMS, fire departments, public utility, and other bonafide requests
May provide the media with information as directed by supervisor
Makes warrantless arrests as per the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Prepares probable cause affidavits to present to a magistrate for issuance of arrest warrants
Presents a sanctioned Juvenile and Adult Criminal Justice Curriculum to students, teachers, administrators, and parents to provide awareness and education on these topics
Requires the employee to be able to render credible testimony in any court proceeding to include Justice Courts, County Courts, District Courts and any U.S. Federal Court
Performs other duties as assigned