Lateral Deputy Sheriff

Harris County Sheriff's Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston, TX seeks experienced Texas Peace Officers for Deputy positions. Requires TCOLE license in good standing and commission readiness; minimum 12 months continuous full-time Peace Officer experience or current HCSO Reserve Deputy with 1,040 hours as First Responder.

Candidates must have a Texas driver license; vision 20/20; pass PAT (mile run 11:30 or less, 10 sit-ups/min, 5 push-ups/min); firearms qualification; pass background, physical and psychological

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas Peace Officer license (TCOLE) in good standing and be commission-ready.
• Minimum 12 months of continuous, full-time Peace Officer experience at any agency or be a current HCSO Reserve Deputy with 1,040 hours in a First Responder role.

Skills

TCOLE license (TX)

12 months experience

HCSO Reserve Deputy

Texas driver license

Vision 20/20

Auditory range

Physical Ability Test

Firearms qualification

Background check

Physical evaluation

Psychological evaluation

TB skin test

Drug screening

Endurance

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Harris County Sheriff's Office the largest sheriff's office in Texas and the third-largest in the Nation is seeking experienced Texas Peace Officers for Deputy Positions.

Join our team of dedicated professionals serving the residents of Harris County!

NEW REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a licensed Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) in good standing and ready to be commissioned upon hire
• Must have a minimum of twelve (12) months of continuous experience as a full-time Peace Officer in a first responder position at any one agency and be currently employed as a first responder; OR,
• Currently commissioned and assigned as anHCSOReserve Deputy and have completed no less than 1,040 hours in a law enforcement First Responder position with theHCSOReserve Command
• Valid Texas Driver's License Texas
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision, normal color, and peripheral vision
• Correctable normal audible range in both ears
• Must successfully pass the physical abilities test battery (PAT):
  • Candidates must complete a physical agility test that consists of a mile run in 11:30 minutes or less, at least 10 sit-ups in a minute, and at least 5 push-ups in a minute.
• Firearm's qualification
• Must pass a thorough background investigation (Criminal background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.)
• Must pass a physical and psychological evaluation as required by TCOLE
• Must pass TB skin test and drug screening
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Training will include firearms proficiency evaluation and diagnostic, but additional training will be offered if required

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure all their TCOLETraining Mandates are up to date and ready to be commissioned.

OUT-OF-STATE CANDIDATES: You will need to get a Peace Officer License. Use the link to view the TCOLE requirements to become a Peace Officer click here

• Up to 5 years of previous service pay
• To qualify for this position, required experience, education and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history
• Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume for qualifications
• Experience obtained while in the military must also be included as part of your employment history on the application

Citizenship Exceptions

1. Must be a permanent legal resident
2. Must be an honorably discharged veteran from the United States armed forces with at least two years of active service (Must have DD-214 that reflects service time and discharge status)
3. Must provide evidence that they have applied for United States Citizenship