Full-Time Patrol Deputy: Protect, Enforce & Investigate

Galveston County YMCA Inc; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office seeks a Patrol Deputy to protect life and property, prevent crime, and enforce laws. Duties include routine patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and reporting.

Applicants must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and an active Peace Officer license (TCOLE), with up-to-date firearm qualifications. The role requires physical fitness, strong communication, and the ability to work on-call hours, nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Active Texas Peace Officer license (TCOLE).
• Up-to-date firearm qualification.
• Ability to pass physical fitness tests.
• Background check and interview required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and protect life and property.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations and traffic enforcement.
• Gather and disseminate criminal intelligence; collect evidence and interview victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Prepare detailed reports and testify in court as needed.
• Complete required field training program and maintain readiness for on-call duties.

Skills

Physical fitness

Texas driver’s license

TCOLE license

Firearm qualification

Report writing

Public communication

Motorola records system

Tools

Motorola records system

Job description

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office seeks a Patrol Deputy to protect life and property, prevent crime, and enforce laws. Duties include routine patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and reporting.

Applicants must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and an active Peace Officer license (TCOLE), with up-to-date firearm qualifications. The role requires physical fitness, strong communication, and the ability to work on-call hours, nights, weekends, and overtime.