Deputy Sheriff
Job Summary:
Maintains law and order and serves legal processes of courts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Patrol Crane County to enforce laws and arrest violators.
Take control of crime scenes and maint84n security of scene during investigation.
Investigate all crimes reported including, but not limited -to: Murder> Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault. Arson. Narcotics -Trafficking, Family Violence, Burglary, Theft, Forgery,. Harassment, Criminal Mischief, DWI,. Reckless Driving.
Collect, preserve, and process evidence of crimes.
Transport bodies to forensic lab and witness autopsies.
Interview witnesses and record statements.
Prepare accurate records of incidents.
Compiles cases with County Attorney
Presents felony cases to Grand Jury
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities of persons.
Assume control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow and assist accident victims.
Investigate accidents other than traffic, such as industrial.
Quell disturbances
Listen to complaints from the public and take action as warranted.
Locate and take persons into custody on arrest warrants.
Serve subpoenas and summonses and keep records of dispositions.
Testifies in Court as needed.
Assist with Jail activities as needed.
Transport or escort prisoners between courtrooms, medical facilities and other detention facilities.
Transport prisoners from other detention facilities, both inside Texas and from other states and /or countries.
Transport prisoners to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice upon conviction and sentencing.
Transport psychiatric patients to State Hospital or other medical facilities.
Maintain security in courtrooms.
Maintain order at public events.
Protect the safety of the public by serving as weather spotter.
Checking reports of gas leaks or oil spills.
Escort funeral processions.
Assist stranded motorists.
Any other duty assigned by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Deputy I: Initial Licensure
Must meet the Minimum Standards for Initial Licensure as set out in Section 217 .1 of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards _and Education. (See Attachment "A").
Must have completed the 560 hour Basic Peace Officer Course which includes- training on the following topics:
Fitness and Wellness
History of Policing
Professionalism and Ethics
U. S. and Texas Constitutions and Bill of Rights
Criminal Justice System. 1
Code of Criminal Procedure
Arrest, Search, and Seizure
Penal Code
Traffic Code
Civil Process Liability
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code
Drugs
Juvenile Issues
Stress Management for Peace Officers
Field Notetaking
Interpersonal Communications and Report Writing
Use of Force: Law
Use of Force: Concepts
Strategies of Defense:. Mechanics of Arrest
Strategies of Defense: Firearms
21 . Emergency Medical Assistance
Emergency Communications
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Professional Police Driving
Multiculturalism and Human Relations
Professional Policing Approaches
Patrol
Victims of Crime
Family Violence and related assault offenses
Recognizing and Interacting with Persons with Mental Illness and Mental Retardation
Crowd Management
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Criminal Investigation
Additional Job Requirements:
Must exhibit firearms proficiency with required weapons on a yearly basis.
Must maintain a current Texas Driver's License and an acceptable driving record .
Must be capable of effectively communicating in person and over the telephone and radio with supervisors, co-workers and the general public.
Must be mentally alert and capable of remembering faces, names, oral instructions, and details, as well as to identify a hazard inorder to avoid it by reporting immediately. or, if directed, by taking corrective measures.
Must be prepared to work in various degrees of outdoor exposure.
Must be able to work in an often stressful environment when dealing with the general public who may be upset, threatening or abusive.
Must be familiar with and follow the Universal Precautions for dealing with blood and other bodily fluids.
Must pass a county physical examination and drug screen and be willing to submit to random drug screening as directed by the Sheriff.
Must be able to relate well with a variety of backgrounds and positively represent Andrews County in those contacts.
Crane County Sheriff's Office:
is taking applications for Deputies and Jailers.
For more information call Andrew Aguilar at 432-558-3571
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