Deputy Sheriff - Transport - Sheriff

GovernmentJobs.com — Denton County, TX; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — Denton County, TX is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform law enforcement work protecting lives, property, and citizens' rights. Duties include serving civil processes, warrants, patrols, detentions, and transporting prisoners in the Sheriff's Department.

Certification as a Peace Officer in Texas is required; a high school diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver's license with ability to obtain a Texas license within 90 days is also necessary.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peace Officer in Texas is required.
• High School graduation or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain Texas license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws to protect lives, property, and citizens' rights.
• Serve civil processes, warrants, and related legal procedures.
• Deterrence of crime and apprehension of violators or suspects during county patrols.
• Transport prisoners and perform related duties for the Sheriff's Department.

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.

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.