Deputy Sheriff - Protective Detail - Justice Management Division - Sheriff

Denton County Sheriff's Office; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates for Deputy Sheriff duties. The role involves enforcing laws, serving civil process, patrolling county areas, and transporting prisoners when required.

Applicants must be certified as a Texas Peace Officer, be a U.S. citizen, and pass fingerprint-based background checks. High school diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a 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 must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history and background investigation and meet CJIS and TCOLE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs law enforcement work to protect lives, property, and rights of citizens in the county.
• Serves civil process papers such as summons, writs, foreclosures, and restraining orders; answers complaint calls and patrols the county.
• Patrols the County in official vehicle to deter crime and apprehend violators or suspects; may transport prisoners.
• Apprehends criminals in hostile or non-hostile situations; may testify in court as required.
• Provides field training for other deputies; answers questions and provides instruction as necessary.

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.

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

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.

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.

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