SO Deputy Sheriff

Summary

Law Enforcement DeputyReporting directly to a Sergeant, responsible for the enforcement of state laws; preservation of public order; protection of life; and the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime under the jurisdiction of Williamson County.Examples Of Work PerformedPatrolProvides service, information, and aid to citizens as circumstances requirePrevents crime and suppresses disturbancesInvestigates criminal offenses and detains, restrains, and makes arrests, when necessaryWorks with and addresses community groups to foster good relations with the publicResponds to emergency calls and non-emergency complaintsEnforces traffic laws and investigates vehicle collisionsRecovers lost or stolen propertyAttempts to locate missing personsPatrols property by means of vehicle or on footSpecializes in the enforcement of specific Texas Codes, as requiredTestifies as a witness in civil and criminal court proceedings, when necessaryMay serve court processes, collect evidence, and guard or transport inmatesMaintains knowledge of technical and operating principals, practices, and problems of law enforcement and crime prevention activitiesMaintains general knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Transportation Code, Code of Criminal Procedures, Family Code, Texas Education Code, Health and Safety Code, Agriculture Code of Texas, etc, with specific knowledge of code directly related to unit for which the deputy is assignedPossesses knowledge of the use and care of vehicles, firearms and specialized equipmentMaintains level of physical fitness necessary to perform the duties of a peace officerMaintains Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing requirements such as firearms qualifications, continued education, etc.Performs special duties as assignedCrisis Intervention (in addition to patrol duties)Responds to local hospitals and agencies to assess and assist with Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP)Serves Orders of Protective Custody (OPC) and writs to mental health facilitiesJuvenileMaintains public access security for the Juvenile Justice Center; maintains safety and security in the juvenile facilityAssists with Bailiff duties as requestedServes as school resource officer on campus as requestedAssists with internal investigations involving youth on youth or youth on staff assault or destruction or theft of county propertyConducts background checks and serve warrants as requestedAssist with receiving, booking, and securing juveniles, if requestedOversees and maintains area of assigned responsibilityConducts daily physical inspections and searches of the facilities, inmates, and visitorsSupervises juvenile activities (i.e., recreation, visitation, meals, etc.)Posts, maintains, and enforces facility rules as well as state, federal, and departmental policies, and proceduresObserves juveniles to detect, deter, and /or prevent self-destructive or criminal behaviorsAssists with transport of juvenilesOrganization RelationshipsReports directly to – SergeantDirect Reports – NoPhysical DemandsPosition involves safely operating a motor vehicle and mobile radio equipment under normal and emergency conditions without any equipment modifications specific to any individual operatorPosition involves driving and sitting for long periods of timePosition involves pursuing violators on foot over rough terrain and obstaclesPosition involves physically subduing and restraining aggressive violatorsPosition involves discharging a firearm with either handPosition involves hearing audible sounds and speaking in a clear, understandable voicePosition may involve working day and/or overnight shiftsPosition involves dragging a minimum of 165 pounds (training/recruitment mannequin) in a manner consistent with rescue and restrain maneuversEnvironmental FactorsMay be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)Job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspectsIrregular HoursWork outside of the normal office hours (Monday – Friday) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyRegular attendance is requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.Minimum QualificationsAll: High School Diploma or equivalentSee required licenses and certifications belowLicenses And CertificationsRequiredAll: TCOLE Basic Peace Officer licenseRequired within thirty (30) days of employmentAll: Valid Texas driver's licenseAll: Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) trainingPreferred QualificationsPatrol: Education and/or experience in a related fieldAll: TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer license or higherBilingual (Spanish)Employment TestingEmployment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: YesPhysical exam: YesPsychological exam: Per TCOLE standardsAdditional: Written tests, firearms tests, Oral BoardsSupplemental InformationA Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626.Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.Tobacco Free Workplace PolicyWilliamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Job Description

Law Enforcement DeputyReporting directly to a Sergeant, responsible for the enforcement of state laws; preservation of public order; protection of life; and the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime under the jurisdiction of Williamson County.Examples Of Work PerformedPatrolProvides service, information, and aid to citizens as circumstances requirePrevents crime and suppresses disturbancesInvestigates criminal offenses and detains, restrains, and makes arrests, when necessaryWorks with and addresses community groups to foster good relations with the publicResponds to emergency calls and non-emergency complaintsEnforces traffic laws and investigates vehicle collisionsRecovers lost or stolen propertyAttempts to locate missing personsPatrols property by means of vehicle or on footSpecializes in the enforcement of specific Texas Codes, as requiredTestifies as a witness in civil and criminal court proceedings, when necessaryMay serve court processes, collect evidence, and guard or transport inmatesMaintains knowledge of technical and operating principals, practices, and problems of law enforcement and crime prevention activitiesMaintains general knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Transportation Code, Code of Criminal Procedures, Family Code, Texas Education Code, Health and Safety Code, Agriculture Code of Texas, etc, with specific knowledge of code directly related to unit for which the deputy is assignedPossesses knowledge of the use and care of vehicles, firearms and specialized equipmentMaintains level of physical fitness necessary to perform the duties of a peace officerMaintains Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing requirements such as firearms qualifications, continued education, etc.Performs special duties as assignedCrisis Intervention (in addition to patrol duties)Responds to local hospitals and agencies to assess and assist with Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP)Serves Orders of Protective Custody (OPC) and writs to mental health facilitiesJuvenileMaintains public access security for the Juvenile Justice Center; maintains safety and security in the juvenile facilityAssists with Bailiff duties as requestedServes as school resource officer on campus as requestedAssists with internal investigations involving youth on youth or youth on staff assault or destruction or theft of county propertyConducts background checks and serve warrants as requestedAssist with receiving, booking, and securing juveniles, if requestedOversees and maintains area of assigned responsibilityConducts daily physical inspections and searches of the facilities, inmates, and visitorsSupervises juvenile activities (i.e., recreation, visitation, meals, etc.)Posts, maintains, and enforces facility rules as well as state, federal, and departmental policies, and proceduresObserves juveniles to detect, deter, and /or prevent self-destructive or criminal behaviorsAssists with transport of juvenilesOrganization RelationshipsReports directly to – SergeantDirect Reports – NoPhysical DemandsPosition involves safely operating a motor vehicle and mobile radio equipment under normal and emergency conditions without any equipment modifications specific to any individual operatorPosition involves driving and sitting for long periods of timePosition involves pursuing violators on foot over rough terrain and obstaclesPosition involves physically subduing and restraining aggressive violatorsPosition involves discharging a firearm with either handPosition involves hearing audible sounds and speaking in a clear, understandable voicePosition may involve working day and/or overnight shiftsPosition involves dragging a minimum of 165 pounds (training/recruitment mannequin) in a manner consistent with rescue and restrain maneuversEnvironmental FactorsMay be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)Job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspectsIrregular HoursWork outside of the normal office hours (Monday – Friday) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyRegular attendance is requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.Minimum QualificationsAll: High School Diploma or equivalentSee required licenses and certifications belowLicenses And CertificationsRequiredAll: TCOLE Basic Peace Officer licenseRequired within thirty (30) days of employmentAll: Valid Texas driver's licenseAll: Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) trainingPreferred QualificationsPatrol: Education and/or experience in a related fieldAll: TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer license or higherBilingual (Spanish)Employment TestingEmployment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: YesPhysical exam: YesPsychological exam: Per TCOLE standardsAdditional: Written tests, firearms tests, Oral BoardsSupplemental InformationA Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626.Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.Tobacco Free Workplace PolicyWilliamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.