What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement - Patrol position at Bexar County, TX?

Salary : $5,125.00 Monthly

Location : Bexar County Sheriff's Office - 200 North Comal Street San Antonio, TX

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 2025-01651

Department : Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Division : Sheriff Law Enforcement

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

Great Career Opportunity!

Salary increases to $5,335.16 after one year
2 for 1 retirement contribution (TCDRS)
Deferred Compensation Retirement (457) available
Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
Shift Differential Pay and Duty Differential Pay ($200 / $300 per month)
Generous Vacation and Holiday Leave
Critical Incident Pay $50 per month
Uniform Allowance $500 per year
Tuition Assistance Program
Longevity Pay
Sick, Bereavement, and Military Leave
Generous Education Incentive Pay
Law Enforcement Certificate Pay
Patrol Training Officer Pay
Ability to work off duty jobs
Paid Court Time
Formal Promotion Testing System
Sick leave Pool
Collective Bargaining / Union Coverage / Civil Service

Duties and Responsibilities

Drive vehicles or patrol specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations, and make arrests. Investigate illegal or suspicious activities

Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders

Execute arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody

Record daily activities, and submit logs and other related reports and paperwork to appropriate authorities

Patrol and guard courthouses, grand jury rooms, or assigned areas, in order to provide security, enforce laws, maintain order, and arrest violators

Place people in protective custody

Take control of accident scenes to maintain traffic flow, to assist accident victims, and to investigate causes

Serve statements of claims, subpoenas, summonses, jury summonses, orders to pay alimony, and other court orders

Respond to citizens calls involving vehicle accidents, crimes, neighborhood disturbances, fire and other citizen requests and obtain witness statements

Issues citations, serve warrants of arrest, apprehend suspects and arrest persons charged with felonies and misdemeanors

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate

Basic Peace Officer Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) (Formally TCLEOSE)

Must have no prior arrest records for : driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, no possession or trafficking of illegal narcotics or drugs, assault, stalking, family violence, theft, crimes of moral turpitude, or sexual offenses.

Military applicants must disclose any non-judicial discipline involving the Uniform Code of Military Justice

Must have never been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense.

Must not be currently under indictment for any criminal offense

Must have never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class C misdemeanor

Good knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws, codes and statutes

Must be able to patrol assigned district attempting to detect and suppress criminal activity.

Must be able to make criminal justice inquiries on suspects to determine if wanted and making arrest when appropriate

Must be able to prepare detailed incident reports

Must be able to enforce traffic laws by patrolling and issuing traffic citations to violators

Investigate traffic accidents

Must be able to testify in court

Must be physically fit; initial patrol school will involve physical training and conditioning

Ability to effectively respond to citizen inquires and complaints

Skill in communicating effectively both in writing and in person

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, Elected / Appointed Officials, Department / Division Heads, County employees, government agencies and the general public

Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office

May be required to work shift-work and work more than 40 hours during a workweek

Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

Depending on work assignment, working conditions are either in an office environment or in the field with occasional exposure to unusual elements, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes and unpleasant odors. Working conditions also include exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

Physical requirements include occasional lifting / carrying of 5-10 lbs.; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to handling, walking, sitting, standing, bending and reaching to perform the essential functions

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone : 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County :

NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

None

Do you have your Basic Peace Officer Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) (Formally TCLEOSE)?

Do you have any prior arrest records for : driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, no possession or trafficking of illegal narcotics or drugs, assault, stalking, family violence, theft, crimes of moral turpitude, or sexual offenses?

Do you acknowledge military applicants must disclose any non-judicial discipline involving the Uniform Code of Military Justice?

Have you ever been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense?

Are you currently under indictment for any criminal offense?

Have you ever been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class C misdemeanor?

Are you able to patrol assigned district attempting to detect and suppress criminal activity?

Are you able to make criminal justice inquiries on suspects to determine if wanted and making arrest when appropriate?

Are you able to prepare detailed incident reports?

Are you able to enforce traffic laws by patrolling and issuing traffic citations to violators?

Are you able to investigate traffic accidents?

Are you able to testify in court?

Are you physically fit? The initial patrol school will involve physical training and conditioning

Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office?

Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?

Required Question

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