Courthouse Deputy

Courthouse Deputy

Are you a Certified Peace Officer looking for a full-time opportunity? If so, you need to apply for the Courthouse Deputy position. This position is responsible for providing security at designated Travis County facilities, which include Courthouses, Commissioner's Court, and the Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center (CTECC), ensures the safety of those entering and exiting assigned facilities; safely operates x-ray machines and metal detectors;

searches individuals and packages entering the facility; conducts patrol of the interior and exterior of assigned facility; makes onsite arrests for violations of State law; serves as an escort for elected officials and victims; and completes administrative tasks and duties associated with the role that may include complaints, arrest affidavits, and writing reports.

We offer a competitive salary starting at $66,740.12/year. If you are an experienced Peace Officer, please review salary information below:

5+ years of experience w/ Intermediate peace officer certification or higher: $70,804.59/year.

10+ years of experience w/Advanced peace officer certification or higher: $75,116.59/year.

Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that includes a highly rated retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, 3 personal holidays, 12 company holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic.

This is a job classification within the POPS TCSO job family. This classification represents an intermediate-level position. This classification requires a substantial degree of initiative and independent judgment necessary to take control of escalated situations. This classification requires a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

This position is within the Courthouse Deputy career field and does not have a path for promotional opportunities. If you want to promote through either the Law Enforcement or Corrections career fields, you must apply for positions within those fields.

• Maintain safety and security of courthouse visitors, judges, judicial staff, court employees, jurors, and the general public and the same for those entering other assigned facilities.
• Provide security, enforce laws, maintain order, and arrest violators of State Laws.
• Conduct screening of persons and properties entering designated facilities.
• Take control of incident scenes to maintain or redirect traffic flow, assist victims and aid in incident resolution.
• Conduct foot or vehicle patrol for specific areas in and around assigned facility.
• Investigate complaints, make arrests, book offenders, and prepare reports to include documentation of evidence.
• Record daily activities as necessary and submit related reports and paperwork to appropriate Chain of Command.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Must be a US Citizen. Must be 21 years of age. High school Diploma or GED. Must qualify with a weapon annually in accordance with Departmental Standards. Must meet the Physical Readiness Testing requirements according to TCSO policy.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Valid Texas Driver's License Peace Officer Certification in good standing with TCOLE Preferred:
Paid experience as a Peace Officer working in law enforcement or courthouse security Intermediate or higher Peace Officer Certification Jailer's License (dual certification) Court Security Officer Certification (TCOLE #10999) TCOLE Court Security Specialist Certificate Bilingual

Knowledge of:

• Laws, regulations, and procedures governing custody of persons.
• Penal Code, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Evidence, Family Code, Civil statutes, and Regulatory Agency Codes.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Local laws, ordinances and the TCOLE standards and procedures pertaining to the commitment, confinement, and release of prisoners.
• Applicable county policies, including but not limited to Travis County Civil Service Rules, Travis County Employee handbook, TCSO Policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Good interpersonal and public relations, good judgment, decision making, and critical thinking.
• Understanding, interpreting and properly applying court order, relevant state statutes including the Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, State Jail Standards and all other statutes, ordinances, policies, and procedures required to perform essential job duties assigned.
• Preparing official documents required to perform assigned functions, including but not limited to interoffice memorandums, letters to other agencies, affidavits, investigative reports, and case filing documents.
• Maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Use of defensive tactics requiring physical force including the use of intermediate weapons and firearms.
• Computer operations, vehicle operations, radio communications, scene…