What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Patrol position at Jefferson County, TX?
Description
Summary: Provides a variety of duties such as patrolling, responding to calls, conducting investigations, serving warrants, making arrests, and providing security.
Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions: Deputy Sheriffs are commissioned officers who perform law enforcement duties throughout a county jurisdiction. In addition to the common job description, which includes executing warrants, traffic stops, and arrests, Deputy Sheriffs also respond to emergencies and conduct criminal investigations. As the primary law enforcement officers within the unincorporated areas of a county jurisdiction, Deputy Sheriffs must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the law and the community. Although deputies are not elected officials, they represent the Sheriff in many situations, so sensitivity to community issues may sometimes influence decisions. Deputy Sheriffs must be able to enforce laws and prevent crime; perform a variety of technical and administrative task in support of law enforcement services; perform all aspects of law enforcement duties including investigation, community services, administration and training; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations.
Other Job Functions: Performs other related duties as directed.
NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required, nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.
Education & Experience
Education & Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D; must be a TCOLE licensed peace officer and may never had his/her licensed revoked or currently under any type of suspension.
Specialized Requirements: Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with a favorable driving record; be a U.S. Citizen; be at least 21 years of age; have no less than Honorable Discharge, if prior military service; be of good character and have a favorable work history; must not have a criminal record that would preclude hiring, as determined by TCOLE/JCSO.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the law and the community.
Equipment used: Firearm; dispatch radio; mainframe computer terminal; vehicle.
Working Conditions: Must be available to work all shifts (6am-6pm/6pm-6am days worked are 2 on/2 off, 5 on/5 off) including weekends and holidays; overtime when necessary to ensure proper staffing for safety and security. JCSO is an emergency first responder and does not evacuate during time of emergency declarations (i.e. hurricanes).
Physical Requirements: Duties require frequent running, walking, sitting, reaching, lifting, carrying, climbing, restraining prisoners, dealing with emergency situations including resistant prisoners, and must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.
The Sheriff's Office offers a competitive benefits package including; vacation, sick, holiday, personal and military leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days; deferred compensation plan; overtime; mandatory retirement contribution to the Texas County and District Retirement System at 7% with a 2:1 match; education, bi-lingual, and longevity pay under contract; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; long-term disabiltiy; prescription drug coverage; Employee Assistance Program; and use of the Employee Health Clinic.
