Deputy Sheriff-Patrol-Sheriff's Office

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 61,999 - 75,776; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in Texas County District Retirement System

Wide range of employee benefits

Job summary

Fort Bend County is looking for a Deputy Sheriff to perform a variety of duties including patrol, community services, and emergency response. This role includes conducting search and rescue operations, maintaining public safety, and interacting with residents effectively.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED and TCOLE Certification, with preferred experience in law enforcement or military service. The salary is $33.60 per hour, with full-time employees receiving various benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Basic TCOLE Certification or be eligible to take the TCOLE Licensing Exam.
• One year experience in a law enforcement agency preferred.
• 2 years military service with an honorable discharge preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct search and rescue operations.
• Perform routine police patrol as a deterrent to crime.
• Issue citations and arrest violators.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Maintain reports and equipment.
• Conduct initial crime scene investigations.
• Answer citizen calls for assistance.
• Maintain weapon proficiency.
• Participate in emergency management during disasters.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TCOLE Certification

30 semester credit hours from an accredited college

Job description

Position Overview

Deputy Sheriff duties may include K9 Patrol, Livestock Unit, Patrol Division, ID Division, Youth Programs, and Community services. The role involves search and rescue operations, routine police patrol as a deterrent to crime, issuing citations and/or warnings, arresting violators, testifying in court, maintaining reports, maintaining weapons and equipment, conducting initial crime scene investigations, answering citizen calls for police assistance, maintaining weapon proficiency, and participating in emergency management during a local state of disaster.

Responsibilities

• Conducts search and rescue operations
• Performs routine police patrol as a deterrent to crime
• Issues citations and/or warnings; arrests violators
• Testifies in court as needed
• Maintains reports and equipment
• Conducts initial crime scene investigations
• Answers citizen calls for assistance
• Maintains weapon proficiency
• Participates in emergency management during a local disaster state

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must hold a Basic (or higher) TCOLE Certification or be enrolled in a Basic Police Academy and eligible to take the TCOLE Licensing Exam within 45 days
• Preferred: One year experience in a law enforcement agency (peace officer, telecommunication, or correctional officer duties)
• Preferred: 2 years military service with an honorable discharge
• Preferred: 30 semester credit hours from an accredited college/university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with the public, employees, and officials
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Must maintain all TCOLE licensing requirements; when assignment is in Detention Bureau must obtain and maintain correction officer certification

Salary and Benefits

• Pay: $33.60 per hour / $2,688.00 bi‑weekly / $69,888.00 annually
• Full‑time and part‑time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• Full‑time employees enjoy a wide range of benefits

EEO Statement

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation. For additional information, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply.