Deputy Sheriff - Protective Detail - Justice Management Division - Sheriff

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans and group health coverage

Employee retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform law enforcement duties across the county, protect lives and property, and serve civil process papers as needed. Deputies may patrol in an official vehicle, respond to calls, detain suspects, and transport prisoners.

Minimum qualifications include Texas Peace Officer certification, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license (able to obtain Texas license within 90 days), and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Peace Officer certification in the State of Texas is required.
• High School graduation or GED.
• Possession of a valid driver's license; must obtain a Texas license within 90 days.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Performs other related duties as required

Certification as a Peace Officer in the State of Texas 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.

Requirements

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.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

Family Medical Leave:

Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave. The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care


• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition


• for an employee with a serious health condition

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