Burnet County TCOLE Certified Officer

Burnet County; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnet County Sheriff's Office seeks a Field Deputy to perform non-supervisory law enforcement duties within Burnet County, Texas.

You will respond to emergencies, patrol assigned areas, enforce the Texas Penal Code, issue reports, and conduct arrests as directed by the Sheriff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have graduated from high school (or GED).
• Previous experience in law enforcement preferred, but not required.
• Applicant must hold a TCOLE Peace Officer License.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property and preserve the peace within Burnet County.
• Respond to emergency calls, patrol assigned areas.
• Enforce the Texas Penal Code and traffic code; make arrests and report incidents.

Skills

Shift work

Public interaction

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

THE COUNTY OF BURNET

Burnet, Texas 78611

JOB DESCRIPTION

WORKING TITLE: FIELD DEPUTY

DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

REPORTS TO: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• JOB TITLE: FIELD DEPUTY
• OFFICE: BURNET COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
• LOCATION:BURNET COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 1215 HWY 29 E.,BURNET, TEXAS 78611
• COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This is a non-supervisory position, which involves independent judgment on law enforcement matters.
This position requires deputies to protect life, property and to preserve the peace and to patrol areas
within the jurisdiction of Burnet County Sheriff's office. Other requirements are to respond to
emergency calls, perform civil duties, enforce the Texas penal code, traffic code, apprehend wanted
persons, make arrests and make reports of incidents of reportable offences. Each deputy is required to
perform related duties to fulfill the responsibilities of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office as directed by
the Sheriff or his designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Must be able to handle shift work; have the ability to work with the public in a professional manner;
basic knowledge of computers; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with
co-workers and officials.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must have graduated from high school (or have GED).
Previous experience in law enforcement preferred, but not required.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must hold a TCOLE Peace Officer License.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Burnet County complies with all State and Federal laws re: non-discrimination against any person in job
structuring, recruitment, examinations, elections, appointment, placement, training, upward mobility,
discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration based upon race, age, religion, color,
disability, national origin, sex, political affiliation or belief, or any other non-merit factor. Personnel
decisions shall be made on the basis of occupational qualifications and job-related factors such as skill,
knowledge, education, and ability to perform specific jobs.