Lateral Deputy Sheriff

<div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/5691/jobpostings/image/LightBG1slim.png" style="width: 300.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="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." data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></div><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>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.</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Join our team of dedicated professionals serving the residents of Harris County!</strong></em></div><strong><u>NEW REQUIREMENTS </u></strong><ul><li>Must be a licensed Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) in good standing and ready to be commissioned upon hire</li><li>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; <strong><em><u>OR,</u></em></strong></li><li>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</li><li>Valid Texas Driver's License Texas</li><li>Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision, normal color, and peripheral vision</li><li>Correctable normal audible range in both ears</li><li>Must successfully pass the physical abilities test battery (PAT):<ul><li style=" margin-left: 20px;" data-pasted="true">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.</li></ul></li><li>Firearm's qualification</li><li>Must pass a thorough background investigation (Criminal background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.)</li><li>Must pass a physical and psychological evaluation as required by TCOLE</li><li>Must pass TB skin test and drug screening</li><li>Ability to stand for extended periods of time</li><li>Ability to bend, stoop, kneel</li><li>Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.</li><li data-pasted="true">Training will include firearms proficiency evaluation and diagnostic, but additional training will be offered if required</li></ul><strong>NOTE:<br>It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure all their </strong><a href="https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/training-requirements" style="color: inherit;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/training-requirements" aria-label="TCOLE Training Mandates" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><strong>TCOLE Training Mandates</strong></a><strong> are up to date and ready to be commissioned. </strong><strong><br></strong><br><strong>OUT-OF-STATE CANDIDATES:</strong><br>You will need to get a Peace Officer License. Use the link to view the TCOLE requirements to become a Peace Officer <a href="https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/out-state-peace-officers" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/out-state-peace-officers">click here</a><br><strong><br><em>NOTE:</em></strong><ul><li>Up to 5 years of previous service pay</li><li>To qualify for this position, required experience, education and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history</li><li>Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume for qualifications  </li><li>Experience obtained while in the military must also be included as part of your employment history on the application</li></ul><br><strong><u>TO APPLY:</u></strong><br><br><strong><em>COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:</em></strong><br><ul><li>Social Security Card</li><li>Driver's License (front and back)</li><li>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)</li><li>DD-214 Military Discharge form [if applicable] (copy of original Member -4 Form)</li><li>TCOLE Peace Officer license</li></ul><strong><em>Documents must be uploaded (attached) to the application before submitting. </em></strong><br><strong>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).<br><br></strong><br><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>Citizenship Exceptions</u></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;">Per SB 252, you may be eligible for TCOLE licensure if you have fulfilled all of the following requirements:</div><ol><li><div style="text-align: left;"> Must be a permanent legal resident</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">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)</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">Must provide evidence that they have applied for United States Citizenship</div></li></ol><br>