Deputy Sheriff - Transport - Sheriff

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement benefits

12 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform law enforcement and jail duties to protect lives, property, and rights of county residents. The role includes serving civil processes, patrolling in official vehicles, detaining violators, transporting prisoners, and assisting with court commitments.

Responsibilities may vary by assignment, and the employee may be exposed to hazards typical of law enforcement work. A fingerprint background check and CJIS/TCOLE clearance are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED.
• Possession of a valid driver's license; able to obtain Texas license within 90 days.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Jailer license within 180 days of appointment.
• Must pass fingerprint-based background check and meet CJIS/TCOLE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all applicable laws and protects lives, property, and rights in the County.

Skills

Law enforcement

Patrol duties

Warrants service

Custody transport

Fingerprint-based background check

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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.
• Escorts inmates from jail to the various county and district courts.
• Picks up prisoners from the adjacent county jails being held on county warrants.
• Takes into custody persons arriving at the courthouse with outstanding warrants or persons with outstanding warrants.
• Delivers selected inmates to various facilities depending on sentence.
• Escorts selected inmates to outside medical appointments.
• Escort federal inmates held at the county jail to federal court facilities out of town.
• Serves warrants as necessary.
• Trains other officers in weapons use and jail transportation techniques and processes.

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.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Jailer license within 180 days of appointment (Tex. Occ. Code 1701.301; 37 Tex. Admin. Code 217.27) required.

Applicants for this position must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history and background investigation and must meet all applicable CJIS and TCOLE requirements.

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

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.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

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

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlan.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf