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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES Deputy Sheriff (Transport) in Livingston, Texas
POLK COUNTY APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL POSITIONS - DO NOT USE "APPLY" BUTTON AS IT WILL RESULT IN INVALID APPLICATION PROCESS - THE POLK COUNTY APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT: https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/3595/Polk County Employment Application.pdf
Job Description: DEPUTY SHERIFF (TRANSPORT)
CLASS NO. 1038 EEOC CATEGORY: Protective Service Workers
PAY GROUP: 115 FLSA: Non-exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Fully licensed Peace Officer-assigned to the Jail - responsible for the transport of prisoners and assists the Jail Administrator in processing parole in absentia files.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to: Jail Administrator.
- Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
- Other: Has frequent contact with federal state, and local law enforcement agencies, other local officials, community groups and organizations, the media, and the general public.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: Essential Duties*
Picks up and returns prisoners on bench and arrest warrants. Transports prisoners; to Court, out-of-county detention. Other Important Duties*
May perform any other duties of a Deputy Sheriff, as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to: understand and follow written and oral instructions, departmental policy, rules, regulations, and laws; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and the general public; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action; learn the use and care of vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment; communicate effectively orally and in Writing; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least two years of work experience.
or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and satisfies state statutes.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Basic certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer standards and Education at the time of hire and appropriate Texas driver's license.
Applications are accepted for posted positions only. If you are applying for more than one position, you must complete a separate application for each position. A resume and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, however, you may submit a resume and/or additional documents with completed application. Notice: Any position which requires the ability or skill to type must also have a typing test. You may take a typing test at your local Work Force Center or you may contact our office to schedule for the test to be administered at 602 East Church Street, Livingston, Texas. All applications and typing scores will be considered valid for 180 days. *ALL Law Enforcement positions require a Personal History statement and a Law Enforcement background consent to be completed, notarized and submitted to the department upon completion of the application.Personal History statement and Law Enforcement backgroundconsent maybe obtained athttps://www.co.polk.tx.us/page/polk.Jobs.Openings,on the Sheriff's website (www.polkcountyso.net{target="_blank"}) or in person at the Human Resources Office.Both of these documents must be notarized, which can be completed at Human Resources if needed. **Non Law Enforcement- All applications submitted for employment with Polk County must complete the background consent form listed athttps://www.co.polk.tx.us/page/polk.Jobs.Openings and submitted with the application or it is not considered complete.