Deputy Sheriff

McKinney, TX
Collin County Sheriff's Office

Salary:

  • Deputy Sheriff (Unlicensed) – $69,794 per year or $33.55 hourly.
  • Deputy Sheriff (Licensed) – $74,680 per year or $35.90 hourly.

Essential Functions:

  • Deputy Sheriffs enforce federal, state, and local law by serving legal documents, patrolling assigned areas, apprehending suspects, and making arrests, responding to calls for service, and making traffic stops.
  • Performs investigations, searches, writes reports and provides court testimony.
  • Transports inmates to prison facilities, administers educational programs in various community-oriented programs, and coordinates emergency mental health commitments.
  • May perform other related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Only candidates who are available for shift work, including overnight shifts, are eligible to apply for this position. Candidates MUST be available to work any shift.
  • 12 Hour Shifts: 5:30 am or 6:00 pm or 5:30 pm to 6:00 am.
  • The schedule is based on a 14-day period in which employees work 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off. It is sometimes referred to as “every other weekend off.”
  • Candidates must be 21 years of age at date of hire and a High school diploma or GED.
  • Must be able to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer Certificate within twelve (12) months after assignment (paid for by Collin County).
  • Applicants for the Deputy Sheriff position will proceed through a series of tests based on passing scores and rankings.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Operator’s Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must have a Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate.