Deputy Sheriff - Bailiff - Sheriff

Denton County, TX; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform law enforcement duties, protect lives and property, and respond to service requests across the county. The role includes patrols, transporting prisoners, serving warrants and civil papers, and acting as court bailiff where required.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, U.S. citizenship, a valid Texas driver license (or ability to obtain within 90 days), and Texas Peace Officer certification.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED.
• 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 must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history and background investigation and must meet CJIS and TCOLE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties to protect lives, property, and rights of citizens.
• Deter crime, apprehend violators, and transport prisoners as needed.
• Serve warrants, civil process papers, and handle court security as a bailiff.
• Prepare timely documentation and reports; respond to service requests.

Skills

Criminal background check clearance

Attention to procedural rules

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

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.

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.

Serves as a court bailiff for District Court, Criminal Court, or County Court at Law by maintaining order, opening and recessing court, and accompanying inmates to and from the court. Escorts inmates, applying handcuffs, and/or leg restraints, and notifying Jail officials of changes in inmates' status. Places into custody defendants sentenced to active time, securing with restraining instruments, and advising Jail officials of status. Provides security for the courthouse and participants. Performs other related duties as required.

High School graduation or GED.

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.

The following criminal history may result in disqualification from employment, appointment, or licensure, subject to any applicable waiver or review process authorized by law, CJIS requirements, or TCOLE rules:

• 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.

Criminal history will be reviewed in accordance with applicable federal and state law, TCOLE requirements, CJIS requirements, and County policy.

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