What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Part-Time - Crime Stoppers Unit position at Harris County Sheriff's Office?
Position Overview
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION MAY END AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Crime Stoppers investigator's responsibilities include but are not limited to the deputy is responsible for processing anonymous crime and fugitive tips, routing information to investigative units, conducting follow-up to determine outcomes, and preparing documentation to support tipster rewards. This position supports fugitive investigations and inter-agency coordination between HCSO, HPD, and other partner agencies.
Crime Stoppers Duties And Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional environment at the Crime Stoppers building.
Physical Demands
This role is primarily sedentary; however, the ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds is necessary for file handling and basic office functions.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
This is a part-time, temporary position without benefits
Hours
A minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 30 hours per week
Hours are based on the needs of the department
Possibly including Weekends and Holidays
To Apply
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Benefits
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as a defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
For Plan Details, Visit The Harris County Benefits Website
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
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Are you currently a retired Peace Officer from any Law Enforcement Agency?
Which of the following best describes your years of experience as a Peace Officer with any Law Enforcement Agency? Per TCOLE (32) Honorably Retired Peace Officer: an un-appointed person with a Texas Peace Officer license who has a cumulative total of 15 years of full-time service as a Peace Officer. An Honorably Retired Peace Officer does not carry any Peace Officer authority.
Do you have all required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to include any updated classes?
Do you have the ability for call-out assignments or extended duty hours in case of an emergency?
Which of the following best describes your TCOLE Peace Officer License level?
Do any of the following apply to you as it relates to this position?
If you are bilingual or able to speak, read, and write in a language other than English, please list those languages below. If not, write “N/A.”
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Employees of the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. For this reason, it is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information. The following questions address information required to start the pre-qualifying requirements of the recruitment process. All information obtained herein will be used for purposes of initiating a background investigation only. Additional questionnaires will be required at later stages of the application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.
Please provide your full name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (no initials)
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Please provide your date of birth. (MM/DD/YYYY)
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Please provide your place of birth (city, county, state, and country)
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Please Provide your Social Security Number (SSN)
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Please provide your current driver's license or state-issued ID number, state, and expiration date. If you do not have a driver's license please enter N/A.
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Did you ever serve in the United States military?
Which branch of the military? Type "N/A" if not applicable
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Did you receive an honorable discharge? (Copy of DD-214 is required with the application)
List All Your E-mail Addresses Below
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Do you have social networking, instant messaging or other internet-based profiles?
If yes, please list your screen names and service providers:
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Have you ever....? Please select all that apply.
Please explain your answer below. Include the type of offense, date charged and date of discharge. Type "N/A" if not applicable
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office has a strict policy on drug usage. If selected you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screening. All HCSO employees are also subject to random drug testing during the course of their employment. Please answer the following drug use related questions truthfully, the admittance of past drug use will not necessarily prevent you from future employment with the HCSO.
Have you ever sold/distributed illegal substances? (e.g. marijuana, prescription drugs, crack, meth, etc.)
If you answered yes, please explain what kind of illegal substance you sold/distributed and the date you last did. If you answered "never", please type N/A.
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Have you ever used any form of marijuana?
If yes, please explain and provide the date (day, month and year) of the last time you used marijuana. Type "N/A" if not applicable.
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How many times have you used a prescription drug not prescribed to you?
When was the last possible date that you used a prescription drug not prescribed to you? Provide a specific date or at least month and year Type "N/A" if not applicable
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Have you ever used any of the following drugs? (Select all that apply)
If yes, please list the substance used and last possible date (day, month, year) you used any form of illegal drugs. Type "N/A" if not applicable
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office's dress code policy requires any body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing to be covered or concealed while on duty or representing the HCSO in any official capacity. Disclosure of having any visible body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing is required but does not automatically disqualify you from employment. Do you have any body-art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercings?
If you answered yes, are any of the body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing located on: Select all that apply
If you have tattoos per the question above, please describe your tattoo. (Photo of your tattoo can also be attached to the application) Type "N/A" if not applicable
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An Applicant must be willing to accept any assignment or shift within the Sheriff's Office, to include working on weekends and holidays, as well as additional shifts as needed. Are you willing to work any shift or hours assigned to you?
Submitting a complete application is the key to successful recruitment. Please read the following requirements carefully and ensure you have provided/documented all required information. 1) Complete employment history is required to be eligible for consideration. Your application's "Employment History" section must include all work history for the past 7 years or all available work history if you have been working for less than 7 years. Begin with your current (or most recent) job. Include full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, military assignments and unpaid internships. Periods of unemployment between jobs should also be listed. Type "Unemployed" in the employer's box and list the dates you were unemployed. 2) Complete education history is required. The "Education History" section must list all High Schools attended, as well as all Colleges or Universities if applicable. List name of the school, location (city and state), and dates attended. SUBMITTING AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL CAUSE DELAYS IN PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION OR EVEN DISQUALIFICATION.
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION MAY END AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Crime Stoppers investigator's responsibilities include but are not limited to the deputy is responsible for processing anonymous crime and fugitive tips, routing information to investigative units, conducting follow-up to determine outcomes, and preparing documentation to support tipster rewards. This position supports fugitive investigations and inter-agency coordination between HCSO, HPD, and other partner agencies.
Crime Stoppers Duties And Responsibilities
- Interview tipsters investigate information received and enter tips into a database
- Disseminate information related to fugitives or unsolved crimes to the appropriate warrant team or case investigator(s) for follow-up
- Obtain feedback regarding the arrest and/or charging of suspects from case investigators
- Ensure tipsters assisting in the charging and/or arrest of suspects are compensated
- Prepare Reward Packets when arrests occur, including documentation and case summaries
- Perform additional (work-related) duties and responsibilities as directed by a supervisor
- Work cooperatively with multi-agency staff assigned to the Crime Stoppers LED
- Receive and process media requests from investigators
- Follow up with investigators and guide them through the media request process
- Serve as the Crime Stoppers media liaison at press conferences
- Participate in various Crime Stoppers speaking engagements and/or community-oriented events
- Work cooperatively with law enforcement and non-law enforcement personnel
- Perform additional (work-related) duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisors
Minimum Requirements
- Must be an honorably retired Peace Officer
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in law enforcement
- Must have an active TCOLE Peace Officer License
- Basic Peace Officer License (minimum)
- Must have a good attendance record.
- Have all required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to include any updated classes.
- Basic understanding of computers.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) – verbal and written communication
- Experience processing warrants or handling fugitive cases
- Experience working in multi-agency or task force environments
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional environment at the Crime Stoppers building.
Physical Demands
This role is primarily sedentary; however, the ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds is necessary for file handling and basic office functions.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
- This assignment works within the general operating hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- A fixed weekly schedule (minimum 20 hours, not to exceed 30 hours) will be established upon assignment based on unit needs.
- Part-time deputies are required to follow standard attendance expectations. Time off must be requested and approved through the chain of command in advance.
This is a part-time, temporary position without benefits
Hours
A minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 30 hours per week
Hours are based on the needs of the department
Possibly including Weekends and Holidays
To Apply
- Meet the requirements for transfer as stated in the Harris County Sheriff's Office Manual, Section 229, and be in an active status (Please see policy for details)
- Submission of an application by an employee neither implies nor ensures the transfer will be granted
- Transfers will be decided based on the needs and the best interests of the HCSO
- Applicant submission of Job Application does not guarantee an interview
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Benefits
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as a defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
For Plan Details, Visit The Harris County Benefits Website
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
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Are you currently a retired Peace Officer from any Law Enforcement Agency?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following best describes your years of experience as a Peace Officer with any Law Enforcement Agency? Per TCOLE (32) Honorably Retired Peace Officer: an un-appointed person with a Texas Peace Officer license who has a cumulative total of 15 years of full-time service as a Peace Officer. An Honorably Retired Peace Officer does not carry any Peace Officer authority.
- Less than (15) fifteen years
- (15) fifteen years but less than (16) sixteen years
- More than (16) sixteen years
- I do not have this experience
Do you have all required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to include any updated classes?
- Yes
- No
Do you have the ability for call-out assignments or extended duty hours in case of an emergency?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following best describes your TCOLE Peace Officer License level?
- Basic Peace Officer
- Intermediate Peace Officer
- Advanced Peace Officer
- Master Peace Officer
- None of the above
Do any of the following apply to you as it relates to this position?
- Experience working in multi-agency or task force environments
- Basic understanding of video and computers and must be able to demonstrate advanced understanding
- Experience processing warrants or handling fugitive cases
- None of the above
If you are bilingual or able to speak, read, and write in a language other than English, please list those languages below. If not, write “N/A.”
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Employees of the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. For this reason, it is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information. The following questions address information required to start the pre-qualifying requirements of the recruitment process. All information obtained herein will be used for purposes of initiating a background investigation only. Additional questionnaires will be required at later stages of the application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.
- I have read the above statement and understand that by submitting this application I agree to be subject to a background investigation including but not limited to education, employment, driving record, criminal history, financial responsibility, or any such areas of investigation deemed reasonable and justifiable for purpose of employment with the HCSO.
Please provide your full name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (no initials)
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Please provide your date of birth. (MM/DD/YYYY)
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Please provide your place of birth (city, county, state, and country)
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Please Provide your Social Security Number (SSN)
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Please provide your current driver's license or state-issued ID number, state, and expiration date. If you do not have a driver's license please enter N/A.
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Did you ever serve in the United States military?
- Yes
- No
Which branch of the military? Type "N/A" if not applicable
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Did you receive an honorable discharge? (Copy of DD-214 is required with the application)
- Yes, honorably discharged
- No, dishonorable discharged
- Not Applicable
List All Your E-mail Addresses Below
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Do you have social networking, instant messaging or other internet-based profiles?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list your screen names and service providers:
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Have you ever....? Please select all that apply.
- Been Convicted of a felony
- Been accused/charged with a felony that was dismissed, received deferred adjudication and/or probation
- Been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor, or the equivalent
- Been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, or the equivalent within the last 10 years
- Been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, or the equivalent over 10 years ago from today's date
- Been accused/charged with a Class B misdemeanor or equivalent that was dismissed, received deferred adjudication and/or probation
- Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces
- None of the above
Please explain your answer below. Include the type of offense, date charged and date of discharge. Type "N/A" if not applicable
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office has a strict policy on drug usage. If selected you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screening. All HCSO employees are also subject to random drug testing during the course of their employment. Please answer the following drug use related questions truthfully, the admittance of past drug use will not necessarily prevent you from future employment with the HCSO.
- I acknowledge the HCSO has a strict drug use policy and that I will be subjected to a drug screening at some point in the recruitment process.
Have you ever sold/distributed illegal substances? (e.g. marijuana, prescription drugs, crack, meth, etc.)
- Yes
- Never
If you answered yes, please explain what kind of illegal substance you sold/distributed and the date you last did. If you answered "never", please type N/A.
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Have you ever used any form of marijuana?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain and provide the date (day, month and year) of the last time you used marijuana. Type "N/A" if not applicable.
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How many times have you used a prescription drug not prescribed to you?
- Once
- 2 or 3 times
- 4 or 5 times
- 6 or 7 times
- 8 or 9 times
- 10 or more times
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Never
When was the last possible date that you used a prescription drug not prescribed to you? Provide a specific date or at least month and year Type "N/A" if not applicable
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Have you ever used any of the following drugs? (Select all that apply)
- Speed (Crystal meth, meth, crank, etc.)
- Cocaine
- LSD
- X.T.C. (Ecstasy)
- Heroine
- Steroids
- Opium
- Other illegal substances
- None of the above
If yes, please list the substance used and last possible date (day, month, year) you used any form of illegal drugs. Type "N/A" if not applicable
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office's dress code policy requires any body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing to be covered or concealed while on duty or representing the HCSO in any official capacity. Disclosure of having any visible body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing is required but does not automatically disqualify you from employment. Do you have any body-art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercings?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes, are any of the body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing located on: Select all that apply
- Face
- Neck
- Behind the ears
- Hands
- Not applicable
If you have tattoos per the question above, please describe your tattoo. (Photo of your tattoo can also be attached to the application) Type "N/A" if not applicable
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An Applicant must be willing to accept any assignment or shift within the Sheriff's Office, to include working on weekends and holidays, as well as additional shifts as needed. Are you willing to work any shift or hours assigned to you?
- Yes
- No
Submitting a complete application is the key to successful recruitment. Please read the following requirements carefully and ensure you have provided/documented all required information. 1) Complete employment history is required to be eligible for consideration. Your application's "Employment History" section must include all work history for the past 7 years or all available work history if you have been working for less than 7 years. Begin with your current (or most recent) job. Include full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, military assignments and unpaid internships. Periods of unemployment between jobs should also be listed. Type "Unemployed" in the employer's box and list the dates you were unemployed. 2) Complete education history is required. The "Education History" section must list all High Schools attended, as well as all Colleges or Universities if applicable. List name of the school, location (city and state), and dates attended. SUBMITTING AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL CAUSE DELAYS IN PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION OR EVEN DISQUALIFICATION.
- I have reviewed my application and verified I have completed all required "Employment History" on this application.
- I have reviewed my application and verified I have completed all required "Education History" on this application.
- Required Question
