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POLK COUNTY APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL POSITIONS - DO NOT USE "APPLY" BUTTON AS IT WILL RESULT IN INVALID APPLICATION PROCESS - THE POLK COUNTY APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT: https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/3595/Polk County Employment Application.pdf

Job Description: DEPUTY SHERIFF (PATROL) CLASS NO. 1037 EEOC CATEGORY: Protective Service Workers

PAY GROUP: 115 FLSA: Non-exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Protects county residents and property and enforces laws, as appropriate.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Reports to: Sergeant.
2. Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
3. Other: Has frequent contact with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, other local officials, community groups and organization, the media, and the general public.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Essential Duties* Patrols an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and regulations;

Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and takes action as necessary; Chases and apprehends suspects;

Issues traffic citations and directs traffic; Investigates traffic accidents, civil disturbances, and crimes against persons and property and assists federal, state, and local law enforcement officials with investigations and emergencies;

Keep records of activities and makes reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents, and investigations;

Serves warrants and makes arrests;

Serves civil papers, including writs, summons, subpoenas, capiases, etc.; Questions witnesses and suspects and takes statements and depositions;

Gathers and labels evidence, takes photographs and fingerprints, guards and transports prisoners, and testifies in court;

Delivers protective custody order subjects to State hospital;

Responsible for animal control, especially relating to cattle on roadways; and Other Important Duties*

May address and work with community groups to promote good public relations and to inform citizens of police activities and crime prevention; and

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to: understand and follow written and oral instructions, departmental policy, rules, regulations, and laws; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and the general public; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action; learn the use and care of vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least two years of work experience.

or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and satisfies state statutes.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Basic certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education at the time of hire and appropriate Texas driver's license.

Certification as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education.

Applications are accepted for posted positions only. If you are applying for more than one position, you must complete a separate application for each position. A resume and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, however, you may submit a resume and/or additional documents with completed application. Notice: Any position which requires the ability or skill to type must also have a typing test. You may take a typing test at your local Work Force Center or you may contact our office to schedule for the test to be administered at 602 East Church Street, Livingston, Texas. All applications and typing scores will be considered valid for 80 days. *ALL Law Enforcement positions require a Personal History statement and a Law Enforcement background consent to be completed, notarized and submitted to the department upon completion of the application.Personal History statement and Law Enforcement backgroundconsent maybe obtained athttps://www.co.polk.tx.us/page/polk.Jobs.Openings,on the Sheriff's website (www.polkcountyso.net{target="_blank"}) or in person at the Human Resources Office.Both of these documents must be notarized, which can be completed at Human Resources if needed. **Non Law Enforcement- All applications submitted for employment with Polk County must complete the background consent form listed athttps://www.co.polk.tx.us/page/polk.Jobs.Openings and submitted with the application or it is not considered complete.