Deputy Sheriff Cadet

New Braunfels, TX
Comal County Sheriff

Salary: $55,036.80 Annually

Position Summary:

This position receives academic and on-the-job training to achieve the required entry-level proficiency to perform basic law enforcement services. A cadet must complete a Basic Peace Officer academy and pass the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing examination. This individual will be responsible for isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving critical problems, and possibly making life-or-death decisions. The Deputy Sheriff Cadet may be required to work within the Jail pre- and/or post-academy depending on staffing needs.

Essential Functions:

  • Attend and complete a Basic Peace Officer academy.
  • Complete the Comal County Sheriff’s Office Field Training Officer (FTO) program.
  • Additional law enforcement-related training may be required.
  • Maintains satisfactory performance levels while receiving and demonstrating knowledge of Law Enforcement procedures and enforcement of all applicable state/federal safety statutes and regulations.
  • Maintains satisfactory performance levels while demonstrating skills in first responder duties, including the use of radio, use of firearms, traffic control, safety, and first aid rules and regulations.
  • May be required to work within the Jail and pre-and/or post-academy depending on staffing needs.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and 21 years of age at the time of the TCOLE examination.
  • A Deputy Sheriff Cadet should be a practitioner in the areas of interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and ethical decisions.
  • Other specialized job requirements include a valid Texas driver’s license to operate county vehicles and a basic Peace Officer Certification with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) upon completion of the academy.
  • Must be able to meet TCOLE and department requirements for psychological and medical examinations.
  • Must complete and pass the Comal County Sheriff’s Office Physical Readiness Testing Program.