Top 49 Peace officer Jobs in Houston, Tx

Entry Level Deputy
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office —Houston, TX
- $78,457.60 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Reserve Deputy - Peace Officer
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office —Houston, TX
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Investigator
Harris County District Attorney's Office —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Police Officer, UT Police Department
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- University
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
Peace Officer PRN
Houston Methodist —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Hospital
- Writing skills
- HIPAA
Peace Officer Coordinator PRN
Houston Methodist —Houston, TX
- PRN
- Hospital
- Writing skills
- HIPAA
Police Cadet (Non-Certified)
City of West University Place, TX —West University Place, TX
- $32.42 - $34.04 an hour
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
11d
Patrol Officer
City Of Humble —Humble, TX
- $33.95 - $45.73 an hour
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Police Officer
Texas Medical Center —Houston, TX
- $33.92 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
Quick Apply
UST Police Officer - Police Department
University of St. Thomas —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Division Protective Services Specialist (Houston)
QuikTrip —Houston, TX
- $33.53 - $39.74 an hour
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
Security Guard- Tellepsen Weekends
YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON —Houston, TX
- From $45 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- 3 years
5d
Security Guard- Tellepsen Monday Evenings
YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON —Houston, TX
- From $45 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- 3 years
5d
Police Officer (Certified)
City of West University Place, TX —West University Place, TX
- $35.74 - $40.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
11d
Fraud & Criminal Investigator II
Service Corporation International —Houston, TX
- Extended hours
- Travel
- Senior level
- Associate's degree
Quick Apply
Police Officer
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District —Cypress, TX
- $30.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
Patrol Officer
City of Baytown —Baytown, TX
- $80,620.80 - $107,723.20 a year
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
1d
Police Officer
Houston Christian University —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Law Enforcement Academy Adjunct Instructor
University of Houston-Downtown —Houston, TX
- $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Office
Reserve Police Officer - Police Department - School Year 2026-2027
Spring Branch ISD —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening

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Entry Level Deputy

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,457.60 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Basic firearms training

Full Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

NEW REQUIREMENTS

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.

Application Process

Step 1
Submit a complete job application. The job application must thoroughly document education, experience, and veteran status. An incomplete application will not be considered.

Step 2
Qualified applicants who submit applications will be contacted to schedule testing:

Candidates must complete a physical agility test that consists of a mile run in 11:30 minutes or less, 10 sit-ups in a minute, and 5 push-ups in a minute
Firearm qualification.

Step 3
TCOLE requires that all Peace Officer candidates undergo a thorough background investigation, which may include a polygraph examination
Selected candidates will receive instructions to complete the online Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and upload the required documents
The assigned Investigator will contact candidates for an interview
Candidates who do not complete this phase promptly may be removed from the pre-selection list.

Step 4
Based on the number of available positions, candidates will be sent for Physical and Psychological evaluations per TCOLE (Texas Commission of Law Enforcement) licensing requirements.

Step 5
Selected candidates will be contacted at least two weeks before the Academy start date.

PREFERENCES

Bachelor's Degree or higher formal education
Military Experience

GENERAL INFORMATION

TO APPLY:

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 the 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 a recent date, original signature, and undersigned Phone number).

*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."

Citizenship Exceptions

Per SB 252, you may be eligible for TCOLE licensure if you have fulfilled all of the following requirements:

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 a DD-214 that reflects service time and discharge status)
Must provide evidence that they have applied for United States Citizenship

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