Deputy Sheriff - A Train

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County, Texas seeks a Deputy Sheriff to perform law enforcement duties protecting lives and property. You will patrol assigned areas, respond to incidents, and assist with transporting prisoners and serving civil documents as needed.

The role requires a valid Texas Peace Officer certification, a high school diploma or GED, and U.S. citizenship. Applicants must pass a background check and CJIS/TCOLE requirements, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Certification as a Peace Officer in Texas required.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all laws and protects lives and property.
• Patrols assigned areas to deter crime.
• Answers calls and detains violators.
• Assists with serving civil processes and transporting prisoners.

Skills

Valid driver's license

U.S. citizenship

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer Certification

Job description

Description

The Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement work to protect the lives, property, and rights of citizens of the County. Work involves performing law enforcement or jail duties in a specific area of assignment. This position may serve civil process papers, such as summons, writs of possession, foreclosures, executions, claim and delivery, restraining orders; answer complaint calls and patrol the County in an official vehicle to deter crime or apprehend violators or suspects; serve warrants and make warrant arrests; and/or performing various procedures associated with transporting prisoners for the Sheriff's Department. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary according to areas of assignment. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work.

Examples of Duties

• Enforces all the laws of the state and applicable federal laws.
• Provides law enforcement services to residents and responds to service requests.
• Prepares documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Monitor train passengers to ensure a safe, secure, and peaceful environment.
• Respond to and de-escalate disturbances or conflicts among passengers.
• Assist in emergencies (e.g., medical emergencies, evacuations, accidents).
• Use surveillance systems to monitor the train and station areas for potential threats or hazards.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the train to deter crime or inappropriate behavior.
• Ensure compliance with ticketing and fare collection policies.
• Assist with ticket verification and check for valid travel passes.
• Report any mechanical issues, safety hazards, or operational disruptions to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepare incident reports and take necessary enforcement actions (arrests, citations, warnings).

Minimum Qualifications

Performs other related duties as required.

• High School graduation or GED. If assigned to Community Relations, a minimum of one year of experience in a related field is required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

CERTIFICATION AS A PEACE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF TEXAS IS REQUIRED.

Applicants for this position must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history and background investigation and must meet all applicable CJIS and TCOLE requirements.

Requirements

• A felony conviction or qualifying felony deferred adjudication/community supervision;
• A Class A misdemeanor conviction or qualifying deferred adjudication/community supervision;
• A Class B misdemeanor conviction or qualifying deferred adjudication/community supervision within the previous ten (10) years;
• A conviction or qualifying community supervision/deferred adjudication for an offense involving family violence;
• Family Violence convictions or deferred adjudication;
• A current criminal charge for an offense that would constitute a bar to TCOLE licensure; and
• Other circumstances that result in the applicant being ineligible for required TCOLE licensure or CJIS access.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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Family Medical Leave:

Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.

The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlplein.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below. COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions, shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.