Deputy - Part-Time - Emergency Management Unit

THIS IS A PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION

THIS POSITION MAY END AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT

The deputy will be part of a specialized unit established to provide a cadre of dedicated personnel with training and expertise to address potential terrorism, as well as natural or man-made catastrophic events in the Harris County area. The Emergency Management Unit works in conjunction with federal and local jurisdictions to identify vulnerabilities and security deficiencies in key assets and critical infrastructure. Should a man-made, accidental, or natural catastrophic event occur requiring a law enforcement response, the deputy is charged with directing and coordinating all County law enforcement resources. The Emergency Management Unit deputy is based at the Houston Transtar building as a liaison, combined with the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and would assume incident command and implement critical incident plans using all available law enforcement assets until the conclusion of an event. 

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Act as a liaison to the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
• Attend all Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management meetings. 
• Monitor and report all inclement weather impacts for operational and situational awareness.
• Plan, facilitate, and coordinate hurricane disaster/critical incident plans with Commissioners, Precinct Liaisons, Constables, and other Law Enforcement entities within the 13 region with regular schedule meetings/drills to ensure an efficient and effective response to any critical incident. 
• Assist Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) with all planning and security needs to include SNS and mass casualty at sites determined by HCPHES.
• Maintain, evaluate, and update all critical incident plans that would involve a Homeland Security Bureau response.
• Provide security and escorts for Houston Transtar during dignitary visits, press conferences, or during activations of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). 
• Supplement Transtar staffing by providing Law Enforcement expertise in the EOC.
• Review and update all Harris County Emergency Management Basic Plan annexes in which the Harris County Sheriff’s Office has responsibilities. 
• Coordinate and conduct shelter and mass care operations with our other departments, relief agencies, and volunteer groups. 
• Assist the Special Needs Coordinator during registration and evacuation efforts during critical incidents.
• Plan, participate, coordinate, and attend critical incident drills/HAZMAT exercises.
• Other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

• Must be an Honorably Retired Peace Officer from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office
• 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.

• Extended duty hours during an activation.     
• Maintain professional relationships with HCSO, other law enforcement agencies, the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Commissioner’s precincts, and the Judge's office.     
• Ability to self-manage with minimal supervisory contact.
• Complete any required additional training that may be necessary.
  
  
  

• Applicant submission of the Job Request Packet does not guarantee an interview
• To qualify for this position, the required experience, education, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history
• Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume for qualifications  
• Experience obtained while in the military must also be included as part of your employment history on the application

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional environment at Houston Transtar.

Physical Demands

This role is sedentary; however, the ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds is necessary. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Harris County Sheriff's Office employees are exposed to confidential and law enforcement-sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. You must provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information.
 
BENEFITS:
 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

LOCATION:

• Houston

Equal Opportunity Statement
 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.