Patrol Deputy

Position Summary:

Protects the county’s residents and property, enforces laws and ordinances, and performs patrol and emergency response functions. Also responsible for implementation of the Sheriff’s mission and vision as to the direction of the patrol division

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;
• Pursues and apprehends suspects;
• Issues traffic citations and directs traffic;
• Prepare reports and complaints; provide public assistance as necessary.
• Investigates traffic accidents, civil disturbances, and crimes against persons and property, to include, but not limited to; murders, assaults kidnappings, burglaries and robberies.

Requirements:

• High school graduation or its equivalent plus at least 2 years of experience in law enforcement; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Basic Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE); and appropriate Texas Driver’s License