Lateral Deputy Sheriff

Harris County Sheriff's Office the largest sheriff's office in Texas and the third-largest in the Nation is seeking experienced Texas Peace Officers for Deputy Positions.

Join our team of dedicated professionals serving the residents of Harris County!

NEW REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a licensed Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) in good standing and ready to be commissioned upon hire
• Must have a minimum of twelve (12) months of continuous experience as a full-time Peace Officer in a first responder position at any one agency and be currently employed as a first responder; OR,
• Currently commissioned and assigned as anHCSOReserve Deputy and have completed no less than 1,040 hours in a law enforcement First Responder position with theHCSOReserve Command
• Valid Texas Driver's License Texas
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision, normal color, and peripheral vision
• Correctable normal audible range in both ears
• Must successfully pass the physical abilities test battery (PAT):
  • Candidates must complete a physical agility test that consists of a mile run in 11:30 minutes or less, at least 10 sit-ups in a minute, and at least 5 push-ups in a minute.
• Firearm's qualification
• Must pass a thorough background investigation (Criminal background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.)
• Must pass a physical and psychological evaluation as required by TCOLE
• Must pass TB skin test and drug screening
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Training will include firearms proficiency evaluation and diagnostic, but additional training will be offered if required

NOTE:
It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure all their TCOLETraining Mandates are up to date and ready to be commissioned.

OUT-OF-STATE CANDIDATES: You will need to get a Peace Officer License. Use the link to view the TCOLE requirements to become a Peace Officer

• Up to 5 years of previous service pay
• To qualify for this position, required experience, education and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history
• Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume for qualifications
• Experience obtained while in the military must also be included as part of your employment history on the application