Deputy Sheriff - Warrants - Sheriff

Denton County; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform law enforcement and jail duties across a defined area, patrolling in an official vehicle and handling civil process papers as required.

Responsibilities include responding to service requests, preparing reports, and coordinating with other agencies. A high school diploma or GED, U.S. citizenship, and TX Peace Officer certification are required; a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.
• Certification as a Peace Officer in the State of Texas is required.
• For Community Relations, a minimum of one year of experience in a related field is required if assigned to that area.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all 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.
• Investigates and locates subjects of outstanding warrants; executes warrants and logs evidence; makes arrests and completes arrest reports.
• Contacts other law enforcement agencies to coordinate apprehensions; makes apprehensions in the County as requested by other agencies.
• Performs extradition procedures as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

US citizen

Driver's license

Peace officer certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement work to protect the 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. The 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.

Investigates and attempts to locate subjects of outstanding warrants; executes warrants and logs evidence; makes arrests and completes arrest reports.

Contacts other law enforcement agencies when subjects are believed to be in their jurisdiction and makes apprehension requests; makes apprehensions in County as requested by other law enforcement agencies.

Performs various extradition procedures as necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.

High School graduation or GED. If assigned to CommunityRelations, a minimum of one year of experience in a related field is required.

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 IS REQUIRED.