Deputy Sheriff – Sheriff’s Office – J14180 – 37000

Corpus Christi, TX
Nueces County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $23.19 Hourly

Position Summary:

Depending on area to which assigned, may perform primarily undercover and surveillance work, patrol work, civil and criminal process serving, or investigative work.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and regulations.
  • Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and takes action as necessary.
  • Issues traffic citations and directs traffic.
  • Investigates traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property and assists federal, state and local law enforcement officials.
  • Keeps records of activities and makes reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents and investigations.
  • Files cases with district attorney, U. S. attorney, or county attorney.
  • Serves felony, misdemeanor and mental commitment warrants and makes arrests.
  • Serves court papers including writs, summons, subpoenas, capias, etc.
  • Questions witnesses and suspects and takes statements and depositions.
  • Assists other law enforcement agencies as needed.
  • Performs surveillance of suspects and assigned locations.
  • Handles and cares for dogs involved in narcotics investigations.
  • Conducts background investigations on applicants for law enforcement and corrections positions
  • Serves as a bailiff in county and district courts.
  • Gathers and labels evidence, takes photographs and fingerprints, guards and transports prisoners and testifies in court.
  • May meet with informants and conduct undercover narcotics work.
  • May address and work with community groups to promote good public relations and to inform citizens of police activities and crime prevention.
  • May be responsible for animal control, especially relating to cattle on roadways.
  • Brings back people who have been arrested in other locations in and out of state.
  • Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Current and active Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) required.
  • Must possess a valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.

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