Entry Level Deputy

The Entry Level Deputy position is open to all external candidates who are currently enrolled and active in a Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) program at a licensed outside academy, have an active Texas Peace Officer License in good standing, or are eligible for commissioning upon completion of BPOC.

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

Candidates who meet all requirements and successfully complete all steps of the pre-employment process will be placed on an eligible list. Selections for any upcoming classes will be based on current eligible lists and conducted by the chain of command.

• Must be currently enrolled and active in a Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) program at a licensed outside academy
• Must hold an active Texas Peace Officer License in good standing or be eligible for commissioning upon completion of BPOC
• Valid Texas Driver's License and auto liability insurance
• Must successfully complete pre-employment PAT and firearm testing
• Must successfully complete an entire law enforcement background investigation
• Must pass Physical and Psychological evaluation as required per TCOLE
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision, standard color, and peripheral vision, correctable normal audible range in both ears
• Employment is contingent on successfully passing the Entry Level Deputy training
• Training will include firearms proficiency evaluation and diagnostic, but additional training will be offered if required

Candidates who previously applied for the Entry Level Deputy position and failed the psychological evaluation must wait 1 year from the evaluation date to reapply.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) provides its employees the ability to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer Certification advancements at no cost through the HCSO Academy.