Lateral Deputy Sheriff

Salary: $78,457.60 – $84,032.00 Annually

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) in good standing and ready to be commissioned upon hire
• Must have a minimum of twelve (12) months of continuous experience as a full-time Peace Officer in a first responder position at any one agency and be currently employed as a first responder; OR,
• Currently commissioned and assigned as an HCSO Reserve Deputy and have completed no less than 1,040 hours in a law enforcement First Responder position with the HCSO Reserve Command
• Valid Texas Driver’s License Texas
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision, normal color, and peripheral vision
• Correctable normal audible range in both ears
• Must successfully pass the physical abilities test battery (PAT):
  • Candidates must complete a physical agility test that consists of a mile run in 11:30 minutes or less, at least 10 sit-ups in a minute, and at least 5 push-ups in a minute.
• Firearm’s qualification
• Must pass a thorough background investigation (Criminal background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.)
• Must pass a physical and psychological evaluation as required by TCOLE
• Must pass TB skin test and drug screening
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Training will include firearms proficiency evaluation and diagnostic, but additional training will be offered if required
• Must be a permanent legal resident
• Must be an honorably discharged veteran from the United States armed forces with at least two years of active service (Must have DD-214 that reflects service time and discharge status)
• Must provide evidence that they have applied for United States Citizenship