Deputy Sheriff - Part-time Law Enforcement Officer - Grant Funded

• Works directly with the Veterans Treatment Court Judge and staff.
• The Judge may direct the deputy to conduct specific tasks related to the business of the Veterans Treatment Court and to its participants.
• Serves as an essential member of the team and develops a positive working relationship with the Veterans Treatment Court team and program participants.
• Supports the goal of helping Veterans address underlying issues through treatment rather than solely focusing on punishment.
• Conducts home and field visits to program participants as directed by the Judge or Project Director. 

• Photograph/document living conditions of program participant’s homes as needed.
• Conducts after hour curfew checks of program participants. 
• Conducts follow-up interviews with program participants.
• Conducts portable breathalyzer checks as needed for program participants.
• Make arrests of program participants for any on-view violations.
• Ensure program participants adhere to conditions and court orders. 
• Researches social media, per the program contract.  
• Searches phone, per the program contract.  
• Conducts surveillance to ensure program compliance. Must complete the required surveillance report on each participant’s contact or attempted contact and input all required and detailed information into CSS or available VTC database prior to court staffing.
• Provides regular updates to the Judge and other court staff members regarding participant’s progress and potential issues using a spectrum of communication platforms such as email, Teams, in person, or phone calls/text.
• Attends staff meetings and court proceedings each week as instructed.

• Executes arrest warrants, locating and taking program participants into custody if needed.

• Collaborate with Veteran Treatment Court community partner agencies to serve individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.
• Attends community outreach meetings with the Veterans Treatment Court team and present at the local, state and national level on matters pertaining to law enforcement personnel within the Veterans Treatment Court. 
• Educates other fellow law enforcement officers on unique challenges Veterans may face- including PTSD and substance abuse issue to promote better understanding and appropriate responses while supporting the Veteran Treatment Court's goal of rehabilitation through treatment rather than solely punishment.
• Regularly attends training sessions and training conferences locally and out of town. Must be willing to travel to attend training as directed by the Judge or the Project Director.

• Detains and place program participants in emergency detention or transport to treatment centers, probation or courthouse, or other sites as ordered by the Judge.

• Communicates any conflict of orders, requests or instructions directly related to the Veterans Treatment Court to the Judge or the Project Director for clarification. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office supervisor shall handle matters that involve specific issues relating to the law enforcement agency.
• Works a flexible schedule, which allows for duties to be conducted during the mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, and weekends. Work schedules shall be coordinated by the Veterans Treatment Court Judge or Project Director.
• Maintains a daily log of all activities. Information on the log shall include name(s) of officer, starting time, activity times and locations, assignments, special instructions, equipment checks and other relevant information and submit to appropriate authorities.
• Maintains an official field notebook, employing all rules associated with its use. These are the property of the officer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Understanding of Veteran issues. Knowledge of military culture, potential impacts of combat experiences, and common mental health challenges faced by Veterans.

• Knowledge of the Law. Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws, codes and statutes.

• Strong communication skills: Effectively communicate with Veterans, treatment providers, court staff, and other law enforcement personnel both verbally and in writing.
• Collaboration skills: Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate program participant’s care.
• Sensitivity to trauma: Ability to recognize the potential impact of traumatic experiences on Veterans' behavior and interactions.
• Commitment to rehabilitation: Support the goal of helping Veterans address underlying issues through treatment rather than solely focusing on punishment.
• Ability to effectively respond to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Veteran Treatment Court program participants, coworkers, Elected/Appointed Officials, Department/Division Heads, County employees, government agencies and the public.

• High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Basic Peace Officer Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) (Formally TCLEOSE).
• Certified in Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), TCOLE 1850), or willing to complete within the first six months of employment.
• De-escalation training (TCOLE 1849), or willing to complete within the first six months of employment. 
• Completed Peer to Peer (TCOLE 6400), or willing to complete within the first six months of employment. 
• 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 formal accusation for any criminal offense.
• Must have never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class C misdemeanor.
• Must be able to prepare detailed incident reports.
• Must be able to testify in court.
• Must be physically fit.
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
• May be required to work shiftwork, weekends and holidays, and no more than 26 hours during a workweek.
• Veteran preferred but not required.

• 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

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