Harris County Sheriff's Office is hiring: Entry Level Deputy in Houston

The Entry Level Deputy position is open to all external candidates who are currently enrolled and active in a Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) program at a licensed outside academy, have an active Texas Peace Officer License in good standing, or are eligible for commissioning upon completion of BPOC.

Candidates who meet all requirements and successfully complete all steps of the pre-employment process will be placed on an eligible list. Selections for any upcoming classes will be based on current eligible lists and conducted by the chain of command.

Minimum 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

Application Process

1. Submit a complete job application.
2. Qualified applicants who submit applications will be contacted to schedule testing.
3. TCOLE requires that all Peace Officer candidates undergo a thorough background investigation, which may include a polygraph examination.
4. Selected candidates will receive instructions to complete the online Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and upload the required documents.
5. Based on the number of available positions, candidates will be sent for Physical and Psychological evaluations per TCOLE licensing requirements.

PREFERENCES

• Bachelor's Degree or higher formal education
• Military Experience

GENERAL INFORMATION

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
• DD-214 Military Discharge form [if applicable]
• TCOLE Peace Officer license

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.

Citizenship Exceptions

• Must be a permanent legal resident
• Must be an honorably discharged veteran from the United States armed forces with at least two years of active service
• Must provide evidence that they have applied for United States Citizenship

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.