Entry Level Deputy

About the Department

Position Duties

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 an obstacle course in 2:15 minutes or less (sprint, going up/down stairs, balance, dexterity handling a gun, etc.) and 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 to complete their transfer process.Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or higher formal education
Military Experience

Other Qualifications

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

SALARY SCHEDULE AND INCENTIVE PAY:
  *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."

1.  Must be a permanent legal resident
2. Must be an honorably discharged veteran from the United States armed forces with at least two years of active service (Must have DD-214 that reflects service time and discharge status)
3. Must provide evidence that they have applied for United States Citizenship