Do you possess a strong work ethic, integrity, good judgment under pressure, and have a passion for protecting the citizens of Travis County? If you answered yes, then you need to apply for the Law Enforcement Deputy position with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement duties to protect lives, property and rights of citizens of Travis County by patrolling assigned districts to enforce local, state and federal laws. Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, conducting preliminary investigative work and serving warrants.
Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that includes a highly rated retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, 12 company holidays, personal holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic.
We offer a competitive salary starting at $68,000.00/year.
5+ years of experience w/ Intermediate peace officer certification or higher: $72,141.20/year. After hire, if eligible for Sr. LE Deputy: $74,988.24/year.
10+ years of experience w/ Advanced peace officer certification or higher: $76,534.60/year. After hire, if eligible for Sr. LE Deputy: $79,555.03/year
Multiple positions are available!
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a job classification within the POPS TCSO family and is considered an entry level position in the Law Enforcement Bureau. Duties require substantial degree of initiative and independent judgment necessary to take control of dynamic situations. This classification requires a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20–50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, fine dexterity and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, jogging, running, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to stressful environments, exposure to excessive heat and cold (outdoor conditions) and client and customer contact for extended periods of time. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors. Job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspects as well as high speed driving.
Must be able to partially lift and drag an average weight person of 150lbs, a distance of 75 feet for the evacuation of individuals unable to assist themselves during emergencies; must be able to physically restrain hostile and combative subjects; must be able to participate in defensive tactics training and annual refresher training. Must be able to work any shift and extended hours related to emergency situations; work hours are subject to change with little or no notice. Must be able to communicate in clear English during emergencies.
SPECIAL ADA PHYSICAL STATEMENT:
Vision: Must have sufficient vision without glasses to defend self and others, and perform mandatory life safety functions. Dual vision is required. All officers are required to take and pass vision tests each year. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 or better with uncorrected vision of 20/200 or better. Corrected visual acuity should be at least 20/20 (both eyes) and 20/40 (each eye). For applicants who have completed refractive surgery to correct vision, the operating physician must complete a Corrected Vision Surgical Form.
Hearing: Must have normal hearing in both ears. Hearing sensitivity thresholds are within 25 dB measured at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000Hz and 3000Hz averaged together. If a person does not have normal hearing a medical specialist evaluation is required in order for the candidate to be considered for hire.
Seizure Disorder: Uncontrolled seizures of any kind are disqualifying. Applicants with a history of a seizure must be able to control the disorder by medication, be seizure free for one year and sign the Notification, understanding and commitment.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
Work Hours: Varies depending on shift assignment. Works some holidays, nights, and weekends.
Location: Austin, TX
Department: Sheriff
TCOLE, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological Exam Required.
Criminal, Credit, Driving, Education, Employment Verification Required.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.