DEPUTY WARRANTS SHERIFF (Part-Time), Sheriff Office

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A county law enforcement agency in Fort Worth seeks candidates to perform law enforcement duties including surveillance, apprehension of fugitives, and transportation of prisoners. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be a U.S. citizen, and possess a Texas Basic Peace Officer Certification along with two years of law enforcement experience. The role requires flexibility with work hours, including nights and weekends, and offers opportunities to assist local, state, and federal agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Texas Basic Peace Officer Certification and 2 years of law enforcement experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Locate fugitives through background investigations.
• Conduct surveillance and apprehend fugitives.
• Transport prisoners both in-state and out-of-state.
• Testify in court as needed for extradition hearings.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to departmental rules.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Law enforcement experience

Driver's License

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Basic Peace Officer Certification

Job description

Overview

Provides law enforcement and protection to the citizens of Tarrant County by performing duties that include but are not limited to search and seizures, investigations, and other jail functions requiring powers of arrest necessary to safely house fugitives in accordance with statute, policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

1. Locates fugitives through background investigations, using computers and office equipment where applicable, updating information and developing informants.
2. Conducts surveillance when necessary, apprehend or cause apprehension of fugitives.
3. Intrastate and interstate transportation of prisoners.
4. Gives court testimony in extradition hearings and in cases filed locally.
5. Advises procedure of laws and recommend alternatives concerning disposition of criminal cases.
6. Maintains issued equipment and personal demeanor consistent with departmental rules and procedures.
7. Prepares daily and monthly reports accurately to provide correct data for status.
8. Assists and cooperates with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and supervisors.
9. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a Texas Basic Peace Officer Certification and two (2) years of related law enforcement experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and/or obtain a license within 30 days.
• Must be willing to work nights, evenings, overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Important Notice

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed, including Education (specifying the type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, and Certifications/Licenses. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without full documentation. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide proof of educational attainment during the onboarding process.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, push and pull. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights. There is exposure to household type cleaning agents (such as diluted bleach, alcohol based window cleaner, chlorine based cleanser); and occasional exposure to pesticides. There is occasional exposure to inmate control devices that emit pepper agents via aerosol spray, gel or foam. There is the potential of exposure to toxic smoke.