Deputy Law Enforcement

Sheriff's Deputy

Under close supervision, the Deputy enforces all laws of the State of Texas and Hays County. The Deputy protects the citizens of Hays County and anyone traveling through Hays County. This position protects the life and property of the citizens and helps keep Hays County free from crime. The work involves isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving critical problems and possibly making life or death decisions. This position must have a strong work ethic. The Deputy must follow directions, meet deadlines, have good attendance, be punctual, be reliable, have honesty, integrity, be free from moral turpitude and have a proper attitude.

Individuals in this position serve at the pleasure of the current elected official.

Responsibilities include assuring the services delivered by the Sheriff's Office meet quality and timeliness standards, enforcing the laws of Texas and Federal, State and local criminal laws of Texas, following up on cases being investigated and assisting other agencies, maintaining a high profile in the community, assisting detectives and supervisors as needed, making warrantless arrests as per the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, preparing probable cause affidavits to present to a magistrate for issuance of arrest warrants, patrolling an assigned area by foot or vehicle to enforce county, state, and federal laws; investigating suspicious activities, individuals or conditions; and responding to calls for assistance or protection, and many more.

Education and / or experience required includes a High School Diploma or GED, and prior Peace Officer experience preferred.

Other qualifications, certificates, licenses, and registrations include a Class C TX Driver's License, Licensed TCOLE Basic Peace Officer, ability to maintain continuing education requirements as outlined by TCOLE, successfully completing and passing the Hays County Sheriff's Office Field Training Program, and being 21 years of age.