Patrol Deputy

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe and peaceful community
• Preserve order
• Protect life and property
• Enforce laws and ordinances
• Safeguard individual liberties
• Treat others with fairness, dignity, and respect
• Carry out duties in conformance with Federal and State statutes while following Lubbock County and Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures
• Respond to emergencies as a first responder
• Provide mutual assistance during emergency situations
• Attend required departmental meetings
• Perform duties respective of assignment
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisory personnel
• Take calls for service and write reports as needed
• Arrest violators of the law and prepare required paperwork
• Prepare for and testify in court
• Serve warrants
• Assist other divisions of the Sheriff’s Office, as well as other law enforcement agencies
• Assist at crime scenes
• Patrol county area, ensuring citizen safety
• Maintain contact with department supervisory personnel to coordinate activities
• Work an assigned shift using discretionary judgment in the performance of sworn duties

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 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
• Ability to interpret laws, policies, and procedures; recognize problems and recommend 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; maintain a good driving record

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Valid Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Physical Demands

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.

• Complete a one-mile run in under 12:30 minutes
• Complete 20 push-ups in one minute
• Complete 20 sit-ups in one minute