Deputy (Peace Officer), Sheriff's Department

Job Summary

A Texas Peace Officer responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting life and property, and enforcing the laws of the State of Texas and local laws and regulations. This includes patrolling, preventing, and investigating crimes, making arrests, providing assistance in emergencies, and promoting community safety through crime prevention programs and public education. Officers are expected to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate integrity, and uphold the rights of all individuals while ensuring community safety.

NOTE: A Probationary Deputy does not work independently. Works under the close supervision of a field training officer.

Major Duties

• Patrol assigned areas to deter and detect criminal activity, protect life and property, and maintain public order.
• Enforce traffic regulations, respond to calls for service, and ensure public safety.
• Enforce state laws, local ordinances, traffic regulations, and court orders.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, accidents, disturbances, and natural disasters.
• Investigate criminal activity, gather evidence, interview witnesses, prepare reports, and testify in court.
• Apprehend and process individuals suspected of crimes, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and constitutional rights.
• Prepare accurate incident, arrest, and activity reports in compliance with department standards.
• Conduct traffic stops, issue citations, direct traffic, and investigate vehicle crashes.
• Provide first aid and coordinate with emergency medical services.
• Serve warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Provide court security.
• Work with other law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and community organizations to enhance public safety.
• Maintain proficiency with firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
• Engage with community members to provide assistance and promote positive police-community relationships, build trust, and promote safety awareness.
• Supervise, instruct, and provide training to Probationary Deputies.
• Maintain a professional, ethical, and reputable character at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and applicable local ordinances.
• Knowledge of law enforcement methods, traffic and criminal laws and regulations, agency policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations, evidence collection and handling, and court systems and procedures.
• Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, when interacting with the public, gathering information, and preparing reports.
• Ability to care for and use weapons, firearms, and other standard police equipment.
• Ability to operate law enforcement vehicles.
• Ability to use appropriate physical and defensive tactics.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as foot pursuits, physical restraints, and emergency responses.
• Ability to administer first aid.
• Ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and handle sensitive situations with professionalism, communicate effectively, and provide guidance to others.
• Ability to analyze situations, assess danger and risks, and make sound decisions under extreme stress.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure and maintain professionalism in all situations.
• Ability to decide the appropriate use of force and use of deadly force.
• Ability to carry out duties with integrity and honesty, maintaining high ethical standards in all actions.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must hold a valid Texas Peace Officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Must meet the minimum age requirement of twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of probationary appointment to the position of Deputy. There is no maximum age limit.
• Must complete psychological testing, physical exam, and drug screen.
• Any conviction or probation for a felony at any time or for a misdemeanor within the past 10 years will disqualify. Criminal history records will be examined.

Supplemental Information

Complexity/Scope of Work

• Work involves varied and complex duties requiring the ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure in situations that may involve life-threatening circumstances.
• The role requires analyzing situations, assessing risk, and responding appropriately with limited supervision to unpredictable and stressful conditions that demand a high level of judgment, integrity, and discretion.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Working in low temperatures.
• Working in high temperatures.
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in poor ventilation.
• Working small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in hazardous conditions.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must successfully pass an administrative and criminal background check, which may include employment and education verification, professional reference checks, and other job-related inquiries.
• This position is covered by Civil Service; therefore, is subject to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations in addition to all other Webb County policies.

• Giglio and Brady Disclosure Policy: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office requires all applicants for sworn and non-sworn positions to be free of any credibility issues that would impair their ability to testify in court. As part of the hiring process, background investigations will include a review of any potential Giglio or Brady material. Any applicant who has been found to have sustained findings of dishonesty, false reporting, or moral turpitude—or who has been deemed Giglio-impaired by a prosecuting authority—may be disqualified from employment. All employees must immediately report any conduct or investigation that could affect their credibility as a witness. The Office will notify the District Attorney’s Office of any such matters as required by Brady v. Maryland and Giglio v. United States.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.
https://www.webbcountytx.gov/RiskManagement/EmployeeBenefits/

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

• Available to ALL employees