Deputy Sheriff - Protective Detail - Justice Management Division - Sheriff

Denton County, TX; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Sheriff position with Denton County Sheriff's Office enforces laws, protects lives and property, and serves the citizens of the county. It involves patrols, handling warrants, jail duties, and testifying in court as needed.

Applicants must have a Texas Peace Officer certification, US citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license with eligibility to obtain a Texas license within 90 days. Regular attendance is required and staff will receive training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certification as a Peace Officer in Texas required.
• Valid driver’s license; Texas license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Enforces laws and responds to service requests in the county.
• Patrols assigned areas to deter crime and apprehend violators.
• Completes offense and incident reports in a timely manner; may testify in court.
• Provides field training for other deputies; conducts investigations as needed.
• Operates security and surveillance equipment as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

US Citizenship

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer Certification

Job description

CERTIFICATION AS A PEACE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF TEXAS REQUIRED

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.

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.

Provides security for county buildings, county employees, citizens, and others conducting business in county buildings.

Operates x-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, and hand-held metal detectors as necessary.

Monitors surveillance cameras as assigned.

Responds to calls for service on county property.

Completes offense and incident reports as necessary; may be required to testify in court.

Apprehends criminals in a variety of both hostile and non-hostile situations.

Provides field training for other deputies; answers any questions or provides instruction as necessary.

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 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.