Galveston County Sheriff's Office – Law Enforcement

Galveston County Human Resources; Galveston (TX); In loco; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

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Galveston County Human Resources in Texas seeks a deputy to enforce local, state, and federal laws. You will patrol the county, respond to calls, prepare reports, investigate incidents, secure scenes, and transport prisoners as needed.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a one-year probation, and obtain Peace Officer Basic Proficiency Certification by TCOLE. The job involves training and courtroom security in varying conditions.

Competenze

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires completion of one-year probation.
• Must obtain and maintain Peace Officer Basic Proficiency Certification by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Mansioni

• Patrols the county to detect and deter crime.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Prepares required reports.
• Investigates automobile accidents; prepares accident reports.
• Secures crime scenes and collects evidence.
• Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends and arrests suspects.
• Transports prisoners to court and other locations.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects and informants.
• Attends required training sessions.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Provides security at the county jail, as assigned; conducts head counts; documents inmate activities; transports inmates to appointments; provides inmates with meals and linens.
• Maintains order and security in the courtroom, as assigned; prepares courtroom for hearings; escorts defendants; collects evidence from jurors.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

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General Description

The purpose of this class is responsible for the enforcement of local, state and federal laws.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Patrols the county to detect and deter crime.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Prepares required reports.
• Investigates automobile accidents; prepares accident reports.
• Secures crime scenes and collects evidence.
• Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends and arrests suspects.
• Transports prisoners to court and other locations.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects and informants.
• Attends required training sessions.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Provides security at the county jail, as assigned; conducts head counts; documents inmate activities; transports inmates to appointments; provides inmates with meals and linens.
• Maintains order and security in the courtroom, as assigned; prepares courtroom for hearings; escorts defendants; collects evidence from jurors.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires completion of one-year probation.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, stooping or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and uses tools or equipment.

The work is typically performed in an office, vehicle and outdoors in cold or inclement weather with potentially life-threatening situations. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 1

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must obtain and maintain Peace Officer Basic Proficiency Certification by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.