Deputy Sheriff – Sheriff’s Office

Corpus Christi, TX
Nueces County Sheriff

Salary: $19.29 Hourly

Position Summary:

May be assigned to narcotics, patrol, court process, or criminal investigations work.

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.