Deputy Sheriff

Employees may be assigned to patrol, narcotics, civil process, warrants, courthouse security, criminal investigation or school policing. Depending on area which assigned, may be required to perform undercover and surveillance work, patrol work, civil and criminal process serving or investigative work.

Depending on individual assignments, examples of work performed may include, but are not limited to the following:

Patrol an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and regulations

Respond to emergency calls and routine complaints and take action as necessary

Issue traffic citations and direct traffic

Investigate traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property and assist federal, state and local law enforcement officials

Keep records of activities and make reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents and investigations

File cases with District Attorney or U.S. Attorney

Make lawful arrests for violations of laws for the State of Texas and local government ordinance and/or resolution

Serve felony, misdemeanor and mental commitment warrants and make arrests

Serve court papers including writs, summons, subpoenas, capias, etc.

Question witnesses and suspects and take statements and depositions

Assist other law enforcement agencies as needed

Perform surveillance of suspects and assigned locations

Meet with informants and conduct undercover narcotics work

Handle and care for dogs involved in narcotics investigations

Conduct background investigations on applicants for law enforcement and corrections positions

Serve as a bailiff in county and district courts

Gather and label evidence, take photographs and fingerprints, guard and transport prisoners and testify in court

May address and work with community groups to promote good public relations and to inform citizens of police activities and crime prevention

May be responsible for animal control, especially relating to cattle on roadways

Return persons who have been arrested to county in other locations in and out of state

Employees shall perform any and all other such duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Sheriff’s Office

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)

At least one (1) year of law enforcement related experience preferred

Bilingual preferred

Applicant must possess a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Applicant must have a current valid Texas operator’s driver’s license

Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, departmental policy, rules, regulations and laws

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials, law enforcement agencies and the general public

Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action

Ability to write clear and concise reports and to maintain complete records as required

Ability to learn the use and care of vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to work well with others

Ability to solve basic mathematic problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Ability to use decimals and percentages in solving such problems

Ability to speak, read, and writes in the English language

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or organizations

Ability to also speak and write in Spanish preferred

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form