What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Patrol - Sheriff position at DENTON COUNTY, TX?
Job Description
DescriptionTHIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement work to protect lives, property, and rights of citizens of the County. Work involves performing law enforcement or jail duties in a specific area of assignment. This position may serve civil process papers, such as summons, writs of possession, foreclosures, executions, claim and delivery, restraining orders; answer complaint calls and patrol the County in an official vehicle to deter crime or apprehend violators or suspects; serve warrants and make warrant arrests; and/or performing various procedures associated with transporting prisoners for the Sheriff's Department. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary according to areas of assignment. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work.
Examples of Duties
Enforces all the laws of the state and applicable federal laws.
Provides law enforcement services to residents and responds to service requests.
Prepares documentation and reports in a timely manner.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Patrols county roadways and assists citizens in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
Responds to calls for service as necessary; reports back to station as situation changes or assistance is needed.
Performs traffic enforcement duties, including issuing citations and tickets, directing traffic, and responding to accidents; performs DWI enforcement.
Completes offense and incident reports as necessary; may be required to testify in court.
Apprehends criminals in a variety of both hostile and non-hostile situations.
Provides field training for other officers; answers any questions or provides instruction as necessary.
Responds to animal control calls for service as necessary.
Investigates crime scenes; gathers evidence and lifts latent prints; takes photos of crime scene or marks out evidence as necessary.
Patrols unincorporated areas as necessary.
Writes and/or issues citations or warnings in accordance with City, county, and/or state laws, regulations, ordinances, and procedures.
Services and maintains parking enforcement equipment, such as meters, parking machines, and signs.
Educates the public regarding parking regulations and citations.
May respond to situations involving SWAT.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School graduation or GED.
CERTIFICATION AS A PEACE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF TEXAS REQUIRED.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants for this position must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history and background investigation and must meet all applicable CJIS and TCOLE requirements.
The following criminal history may result in disqualification from employment, appointment, or licensure, subject to any applicable waiver or review process authorized by law, CJIS requirements, or TCOLE rules:
- A felony conviction or qualifying felony deferred adjudication/community supervision;
- A Class A misdemeanor conviction or qualifying deferred adjudication/community supervision;
- A Class B misdemeanor conviction or qualifying deferred adjudication/community supervision within the previous ten (10) years;
- A conviction or qualifying community supervision/deferred adjudication for an offense involving family violence;
- Family Violence convictions or deferred adjudication;
- A current criminal charge for an offense that would constitute a bar to TCOLE licensure; and
- Other circumstances that result in the applicant being ineligible for required TCOLE licensure or CJIS access.
Supplemental Information
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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
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Closing Date/Time: Continuous