What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Patrol position at Jefferson County (TX)?
Summary: Provides a variety of duties such as patrolling, responding to calls, conducting investigations, serving warrants, making arrests, and providing security. 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: 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.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the law and the community.
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.
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: 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.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the law and the community.
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.
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