Patrol Deputy

Patrol Deputy

The Patrol Deputy preserves the peace within Lubbock County by use of all lawful means and shall, when authorized by law, interfere to prevent or suppress crime. Sworn to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Texas.

Essential Duties:

• Promote and maintain a safe and peaceful community.
• Preserve order.
• Protect life and property.
• Enforce laws and ordinance.
• Safeguard individual liberties.
• Treat others with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Carries out duties in conformance with Federal and State statutes while following the policies and procedures of Lubbock County and the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office.
• Responds to emergencies as a first responder.
• Provides mutual assistance during emergency situations.
• Attends required departmental meetings.
• Performs duties respective of assignment.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Takes calls for service and writes reports as needed.
• Arrests violators of the law and prepares required paperwork.
• Prepares for and testifies in court.
• Serves warrants.
• Assists other divisions of the Sheriff's Office, as well as other law enforcement agencies.
• Assists at crime scenes.
• Patrols county area, ensuing citizen safety.
• Maintains contact with department supervisory personnel to coordinate activities.
• Works an assigned shift using discretionary judgment in the performance of sworn duties.

Position Requirements:

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED and Peace Officer certification through TCOLE.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Traffic Code, and Family Code, search and seizure laws, investigations and crime prevention methods: defensive tactics. Ability to safely operate vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment; physically restrain individuals; make decisions quickly; read and write reports, letters, and operate computers. The ability to interpret laws, policies, and procedures; recognize problems and recommending solutions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney's Office, other departmental employees, and the general public; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communications, maintain accurate records; maintain appropriate certifications, and a good driving record.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: High School Diploma or GED certificate. Possess a valid Texas Driver's License. A valid Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as books and records and occasionally must lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more. The employee may be called upon during emergency situations to exert intense physical exertion, such as run, jump, crawl or other physical aspects of law enforcement duties. The employee must be able to complete a one mile run in under 12:30 minutes, be able to complete 20 pushups in a minute, and 20 sit-ups in a minute.

Disclaimer: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.