Deputy Career Start: Entry-Level Peace Officer

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston is seeking an Entry Level Deputy. The position is open to candidates who are enrolled and active in a Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) program at a licensed outside academy, or who hold an active Texas Peace Officer License in good standing or are eligible for commissioning after BPOC.

New requirements include a valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and successful completion of pre-employment tests, background investigations, physical

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled and active in a Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) program at a licensed outside academy.
• Must hold an active Texas Peace Officer License in good standing or be eligible for commissioning upon completion of BPOC.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and auto liability insurance.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment PAT and firearm testing.
• Must successfully complete an entire law enforcement background investigation.
• Must pass Physical and Psychological evaluation as required per TCOLE.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision, standard color and peripheral vision, correctable normal audible range in both ears.
• Employment is contingent on successfully passing the Entry Level Deputy training.
• Training will include firearms proficiency evaluation and diagnostic, but additional training will be offered if required.

Skills

BPOC enrollment

Texas Peace Officer License

Driver's license

Background investigation

Drug screening

Firearm testing

Pre-employment PAT

Physical & Psychological eval

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston is seeking an Entry Level Deputy. The position is open to candidates who are enrolled and active in a Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) program at a licensed outside academy, or who hold an active Texas Peace Officer License in good standing or are eligible for commissioning after BPOC.

New requirements include a valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and successful completion of pre-employment tests, background investigations, physical