Entry-Level Deputy: Launch Your Law Enforcement Career

Harris County Sheriff's Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Entry Level Deputy in Texas. External candidates must be enrolled in a BPOC program or hold/seek commission upon completion, with a valid Texas Driver’s License and insurance.

Applicants must pass pre-employment testing, a rigorous background check, and comprehensive drug, physical, and psych evaluations, and will be placed on an eligible list after steps of the process.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled and active in a Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) program at a licensed outside academy.
• Must hold an active Texas Peace Officer License in good standing or be eligible for commissioning upon completion of BPOC.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and auto liability insurance.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment PAT and firearm testing.
• Must successfully complete an entire law enforcement background investigation.
• Must pass Physical and Psychological evaluation as required per TCOLE.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision, standard color, and peripheral vision, correctable normal audible range in both ears.
• Employment is contingent on successfully passing the Entry Level Deputy training.
• Training will include firearms proficiency evaluation and diagnostic, but additional training will be offered if required.

Job description

Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Entry Level Deputy in Texas. External candidates must be enrolled in a BPOC program or hold/seek commission upon completion, with a valid Texas Driver’s License and insurance.

Applicants must pass pre-employment testing, a rigorous background check, and comprehensive drug, physical, and psych evaluations, and will be placed on an eligible list after steps of the process.