Position: Deputy Sheriff

General Job Description: Responsible for patrol assignments and other law enforcement duties as assigned by the Sheriff.

Assignment will include the following responsibilities:

• Handle routine calls for service
• Respond to emergency calls or in progress crimes
• Enforce criminal, traffic, health and safety code violations
• Assist during major emergencies and natural disasters with evacuations and perimeter security
• Arrest prisoners
• Prisoner transportation
• File crime and incident reports
• Conduct basic investigations
• Evaluate and secure crime scenes
• Render first aid in appropriate situations
• Locate and interview victims and witness
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Licensed Texas Peace Officer
• Two (2) years experience as a Texas Peace Officer Preferred
• Valid Texas driver license

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting at $20.59 per hour

Applications:

Applications must be received by mail, fax or in person. Position open until filled. All applicants may not be interviewed. No phone calls will be accepted. 

Submit applications to:

Waller County Sheriff's Office 
Attention: Chief Joe Hester
701 Calvit St
Hempstead, Texas 77445
joe.hester@wallercounty.us
Fax # 979-826-7781