Lateral Deputy Sheriff

Harris County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Positions

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!

• 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
• Must be currently commissioned and assigned as an HCSO Reserve Deputy and have completed no less than 1,040 hours in a law enforcement First Responder position with the HCSO Reserve Command
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• 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

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

Please use the link to view the TCOLE requirements to become a Peace Officer () to obtain a Peace Officer license.

• 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

Copies of the following documents are required with your application:

• Social Security Card
• Driver's License (front and back)
• Proof of
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript (If transcripts, a sealed original will be required at background investigation stage)
• DD-214 Military Discharge form [if applicable] (copy of original Member‑4 Form)
• TCOLE Peace Officer license

Documents must be uploaded (attached) to the application before submitting. Original documents will be required at the background investigation interview along with three (3) letters of recommendation (must have the recent date, original signature, and undersigned phone number).

• Must be a permanent legal resident
• Must be an honorably discharged veteran from the United States armed forces with at least two years of active service (Must have DD-214 that reflects service time and discharge status)
• Must provide evidence that they have applied for United States citizenship