SHERIFF DEPUTY Code: 12-26 Type: EXTERNAL Location: 054 (SHERIFF) Group: 2000 (FTSMD) MINIMUM SALARY: $32,002.00 | Job posting will close February 15, 2012. Testing will be on February 27, 2012. Contact the Sheriff Department (325/655-8111) for study materials or more information.
JOB DUTIES:
Patrol: Protects county residents and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances; patrols the county with emphasis on traffic safety; assists the public (stranded motorists, directions); answers complaints and takes appropriate action; arrests and books violators and completes paperwork and necessary reports; responds to emergency calls; assists federal, state, local law enforcement officials with investigations and emergencies; conducts searches of buildings, vehicles, outdoor areas, persons, and other objects to detect potential weapons, contraband, evidence, hazards, stolen property, or to find lost persons or objects for the purpose of seizing, investigating, and/or rescuing; executes warrants and serves subpoenas and civil papers.
Courthouse Security: Insures a safe environment for the public and employees using the Tom Green County and District Court buildings; observes individuals entering court and building complexes to identify unusual or suspicious behavior; operates metal detectors and X-ray scanning machines to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects; seizes dangerous items such as knives, razors and box cutters, scissors and other sharp instruments and pepper spray; makes arrests for unlawful possession of drugs, switchblade knives, and other Penal Law violations.
Mental Health: Responds to calls from law enforcement agencies, court personnel, hospitals, and other health care providers regarding persons in mental heath crisis; utilizes knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric symptoms/behaviors to evaluate persons, and determines and takes appropriate action; transports patients to mental health facilities; serves as officers of the mental health courts; conducts welfare checks of individuals as requested by courts or other authorities; assists in the service of civil process and other duties as directed by Constables; performs other duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited police academy and possession of TCLEOSE certification. |
