Patrol Deputy

Lubbock County (TX)•Lubbock, TX

54d

About The Position

The Patrol Deputy preserves the peace within Lubbock County by use of all lawful means and shall, when authorized by law, interfere to prevent or suppress crime. Sworn to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Texas. Promote and maintain a safe and peaceful community. Preserve order. Protect life and property. Enforce laws and ordinance. Safeguard Individual Liberties. Treat others with fairness, dignity, and respect. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal and State statutes while following the policies and procedures of Lubbock County and the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office. Responds to emergencies as a first responder. Provides mutual assistance during emergency situations. Attends required departmental meetings. Performs duties respective of assignment. Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisory personnel. Takes calls for service and writes reports as needed. Arrests violators of the law and prepares required paperwork. Prepares for and testifies in court. Serves warrants. Assists other divisions of the Sheriff's Office, as well as other law enforcement agencies. Assists at crime scenes. Patrols county area, ensuing citizen safety. Maintains contact with department supervisory personnel to coordinate activities. Works an assigned shift using discretionary judgment in the performance of sworn duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and Peace Officer certification through TCOLE.
Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Traffic Code, and Family Code, search and seizure laws, investigations and crime prevention methods: defensive tactics.
Ability to safely operate vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment; physically restrain individuals; make decisions quickly; read and write reports, letters, and operate computers.
The ability to Interpret laws, policies, and procedures; recognize problems and recommending solutions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney's Office, other departmental employees, and the general public; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communications, maintain accurate records; maintain appropriate certifications, and a good driving record.
High School Diploma or GED certificate.
Possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
A valid Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
The employee must be able to complete a one mile run in under 12:30 minutes, be able to complete 20 pushups in a minute, and 20 sit-ups in a minute.

Responsibilities

Preserves the peace within Lubbock County by use of all lawful means
Interferes to prevent or suppress crime when authorized by law
Preserves, protects, and defends the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Texas
Promotes and maintains a safe and peaceful community
Preserves order
Protects life and property
Enforces laws and ordinance
Safeguards Individual Liberties
Treats others with fairness, dignity, and respect
Carries out duties in conformance with Federal and State statutes while following the policies and procedures of Lubbock County and the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office
Responds to emergencies as a first responder
Provides mutual assistance during emergency situations
Attends required departmental meetings
Performs duties respective of assignment
Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisory personnel
Takes calls for service and writes reports as needed
Arrests violators of the law and prepares required paperwork
Prepares for and testifies in court
Serves warrants
Assists other divisions of the Sheriff's Office, as well as other law enforcement agencies
Assists at crime scenes
Patrols county area, ensuing citizen safety
Maintains contact with department supervisory personnel to coordinate activities
Works an assigned shift using discretionary judgment in the performance of sworn duties