Frontline Deputy Sheriff - Protect & Serve the Community

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans and group health coverage

Employee retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform law enforcement duties across the county, protect lives and property, and serve civil process papers as needed. Deputies may patrol in an official vehicle, respond to calls, detain suspects, and transport prisoners.

Minimum qualifications include Texas Peace Officer certification, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license (able to obtain Texas license within 90 days), and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Peace Officer certification in the State of Texas is required.
• High School graduation or GED.
• Possession of a valid driver's license; must obtain a Texas license within 90 days.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides security for county buildings, county employees, citizens, and others conducting business in county buildings.
• Operates x-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, and hand-held metal detectors as necessary.
• Monitors surveillance cameras as assigned.
• Responds to calls for service on county property.
• Completes offense and incident reports as necessary; may be required to testify in court.
• Apprehends criminals in a variety of both hostile and non-hostile situations.
• Provides field training for other deputies; answers any questions or provides instruction as necessary.

Job description

Denton County is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform law enforcement duties across the county, protect lives and property, and serve civil process papers as needed. Deputies may patrol in an official vehicle, respond to calls, detain suspects, and transport prisoners.

Minimum qualifications include Texas Peace Officer certification, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license (able to obtain Texas license within 90 days), and U.S. citizenship.