Deputy Sheriff - Transport - Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff

This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

The Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement work to protect lives, property, and rights of citizens of the County. Work involves performing law enforcement or jail duties in a specific area of assignment. This position may serve civil process papers, such as summons, writs of possession, foreclosures, executions, claim and delivery, restraining orders; answer complaint calls and patrol the County in an official vehicle to deter crime or apprehend violators or suspects;

serve warrants and make warrant arrests; and/or performing various procedures associated with transporting prisoners for the Sheriff's Department. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary according to areas of assignment. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work.

Enforces all the laws of the state and applicable federal laws. Provides law enforcement services to residents and responds to service requests. Prepares documentation and reports in a timely manner. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Escorts inmates from jail to the various county and district courts.

Picks up prisoners from the adjacent county jails being held on county warrants.

Takes into custody persons arriving at the courthouse with outstanding warrants or persons with outstanding warrants.

Delivers selected inmates to various facilities depending on sentence.

Escorts selected inmates to outside medical appointments.

Escort federal inmates held at the county jail to federal court facilities out of town.

Serves warrants as necessary.

Trains other officers in weapons use and jail transportation techniques and processes.

Performs other related duties as required.

Certification as a peace officer in the state of Texas required.

High school graduation or GED.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Jailer license within 180 days of appointment (Tex. Occ. Code § ; 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 217.27) required.

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation).

In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

* Note:

These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.