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Reserve LE Deputy Sheriff (Non-Paid)
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $3,000 a month
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Surgery
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Reserve LE Deputy Sheriff (Non-Paid)
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $3,000 a month
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Surgery
- Pass drug screening
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Law Enforcement Deputy
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $72,141.20 - $84,399.93 a year
- Extended hours
- Surgery
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Law Enforcement Deputy
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $72,141.20 - $84,399.93 a year
- Extended hours
- Surgery
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
5d
Corrections Specialist (Central Booking, TCCC Records and Classification)
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $53,705.60 - $63,107.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Reserve LE Deputy Sheriff (Non-Paid)
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days. Responds day or night to emergency calls and routine complaints. Must be a US Citizen.
$3,000 a month
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Reserve LE Deputy Sheriff (Non-Paid)
Travis County —Austin, TX
Responds day or night to emergency calls and routine complaints. Job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspects as well as high speed driving…
$3,000 a month
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Reserve LE Deputy Sheriff (Non-Paid)

Travis County Sheriff -
Austin, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$3,000 a month
3 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Criminal procedure
Computer operation
Legal presentation of evidence
Search and seizure law
Arrest procedures
Court testimony
Employee relationship building
English
Crime scene evidence collection
Highway driving
Legal memorandum writing
Map reading
High school diploma or GED
Courtroom procedure
Driver's License
Search and seizure law enforcement
Legal evidence
Peace Officer Certification
Vehicle codes
Basic firearms training
Public relations
Productivity software
Court document preparation
Local ordinances
Traffic laws
Law enforcement emergency response
State-specific police officer certification
Emergency care

Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Reserve 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. This is a non-paid position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, patrolling lake areas by boat or on horseback to promote and foster good community relations with the public.
Patrols assigned areas; maintains situational awareness of area for crime prevention.
Responds day or night to emergency calls and routine complaints.
Records offenses and accidents and facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
Identifies, pursues and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Interviews complainants, witnesses and defendants; prepares appropriate charges to book arrested suspects.
Reviews and investigates accidents and incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
Monitors, notes, reports and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
Serves warrants, makes arrests and starts booking procedures on arrested individuals.
Assumes control and responsibility at crime scene by directing/assigning duties to patrol and crime scene officers.
Collects and submits evidence; may be required to photograph major fatality accidents.
Locates fugitives, develops informants, and conducts surveillance and search and seizures.
Provides vehicular traffic control and enforcement (tickets and warnings).
Responds to and investigates traffic accidents; renders first aid as required.
Issues traffic citations, directs traffic; investigates traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property.
Serves court processes.
Testifies in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
Files charges with the County and District Attorney Offices.
Prepares sworn affidavits for the issuance or of actual execution of search warrants.
May be required to provide training or teach throughout the community.
Coordinates and implements in-service training programs for departmental personnel.
Prepares and delivers presentations to public sector students and civic groups.
Performs administrative duties as required.
Provides assistance to qualified recipients of various crime programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Must be a US Citizen
Must be 21 years of age
High school Diploma or GED
Must qualify with a weapon annually in accordance with Departmental Standards
Must meet the Physical Readiness Testing requirements according to TCSO policy

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Must possess basic Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE.
Possess a valid Drivers' License. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, transportation code and other state Statutes and County ordinances.
Applicable county policies including but not limited to Travis County Civil Service Rules, The Travis County Employee handbook, TCSO policies and procedures.
Department organization and function.
Basic Microsoft office.

Skill in:

Must have good interpersonal and public relations skills (experience or training in public speaking is desirable) good judgment, decision making and critical thinking skills are required.
Must be able to understand, interpret and properly apply court order, relevant State statutes including the Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, State Jail Standards and all other statutes, ordinances, policies and procedures required to perform essential job duties assigned.
Preparing official documents required to perform assigned functions, including but not limited to interoffice memorandums, letters to other agencies, affidavits, investigative reports and case filing documents.(Creating clear, concise and grammatically correct documents).
Must maintain a professional demeanor, to include good interpersonal and public relations skills.
Must be proficient in the use of defensive tactics requiring physical force including the use of intermediate impact weapons and firearms.
Must be proficient in the following: computer operations, vehicle operations, radio communications, scene management and resolution; gaining and maintaining control of persons and investigation and evidence control
Must be proficient in map reading skills with situational awareness of assigned district.

Ability to:

Control emotions and focus on the professional duties and obligations in all circumstances regardless of provocations or stresses encountered.
Listen effectively by using good listening techniques.
Communicate necessary information to others in a calm, clear, dispassionate and purposeful speaking voice in all circumstances.
Create accurate, clear, concise, comprehensive, relevant and grammatically correct documents.
Work with employees and citizens from diverse population groups in order to comply with the department mission and best serve the public interest.
Focus personal and team efforts toward continuous performance improvement.
Actively seek opportunities to increase and improve knowledge skill and abilities needed to improve personal performance.
Use interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships with team members (peers, supervisors, and subordinates) required to provide superior services in the public interest.
Take appropriate action to accomplish assigned duties and accept responsibility for outcomes.
Use appropriate physical force, including deadly force, when necessary to prevent the imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to others or self.
Respond to unexpected situations in a reasonable manner.
Maintain physical endurance and agility.

Work Environment & Other Information

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.

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.

This position is a volunteer, non-paid position only.

Work Hours: Varies depending on shift assignment, Works some holidays, nights, and weekends.
Department: Travis County Sheriff Office
Location: Austin, TX
TX TCOLE exam required, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological Exam Required. Criminal, Credit, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Check Required.

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