Deputy Sheriff: Field Ops & Investigations

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office seeks qualified personnel to perform patrol duties across the county, respond to incidents, interview involved parties, and enforce traffic control and safety measures. The role requires strong public interaction and adherence to legal procedures.

Applicants should be capable of producing accurate reports and handling evidence, with training in DARE or related programs a plus. The position involves disciplined handling of various ceremonial and court-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have good interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Experience or training in public speaking desirable.
• Must be able to understand, interpret and apply court orders and state statutes.
• Must be able to prepare official documents (memos, affidavits, reports).
• Proficient in defensive tactics, including intermediate weapons and firearms.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned county area.
• Maintains awareness of area for crime prevention.
• Responds day or night to major offense locations for on-scene investigations; records offenses and accidents; interviews complainants, witnesses and defendants; and handles traffic control/enforcement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Legal knowledge

Document preparation

Defensive tactics

Job description

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office seeks qualified personnel to perform patrol duties across the county, respond to incidents, interview involved parties, and enforce traffic control and safety measures. The role requires strong public interaction and adherence to legal procedures.

Applicants should be capable of producing accurate reports and handling evidence, with training in DARE or related programs a plus. The position involves disciplined handling of various ceremonial and court-related tasks.