Deputy Sheriff - Patrol - Sheriff

Built for the Badge; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Built for the Badge in Denton County is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform law enforcement duties to protect lives, property, and rights of citizens. The role may serve civil processes, answer calls, patrol the county in an official vehicle to deter crime or apprehend violators. Requirements include high school diploma or GED; certification as a Peace Officer in Texas; possess a valid driver's license or obtain one within 90 days; must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED.
• CERTIFICATION AS A PEACE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF TEXAS 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.

Responsibilities

• Protect lives, property, and citizens' rights in the County.
• Perform law enforcement or jail duties in a specific area of assignment.
• Serve civil process papers; patrol the county; transport prisoners.

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 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. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work.

High School graduation or GED.

CERTIFICATION AS A PEACE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF TEXAS 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.