Reserve LE Deputy Sheriff (Non-Paid)

About the role

The Reserve Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement duties to protect lives, property and rights of citizens of Travis County by patrolling assigned districts to enforce local, state and federal laws. Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, conducting preliminary investigative work and serving warrants.

Responsibilities

• Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, patrolling lake areas by boat or on horseback to promote and foster good community relations with the public.
• Patrols assigned areas; maintains situational awareness of area for crime prevention.
• Responds day or night to emergency calls and routine complaints.
• Records offenses and accidents and facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
• Identifies, pursues and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses and defendants; prepares appropriate charges to book arrested suspects.
• Reviews and investigates accidents and incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
• Makes arrests and starts booking procedures on arrested individuals.
• Assumes control and responsibility at crime scene by directing/assigning duties to patrol and crime scene officers.
• Collects and submits evidence; may be required to photograph major fatality accidents.
• Locates fugitives, develops informants, and conducts surveillance and search and seizures.
• Provides vehicular traffic control and enforcement (tickets and warnings).
• Responds to and investigates traffic accidents; renders first aid as required.
• Issues traffic citations, directs traffic; investigates traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property.
• Serves court processes.
• Testsifies in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
• Files charges with the County and District Attorney Offices.
• Prepares sworn affidavits for the issuance or execution of search warrants.
• May be required to provide training or teach throughout the community.
• Captures and analyzes data to identify trends and patterns.
• Coordinates and implements in-service training programs for departmental personnel.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to public sector students and civic groups.
• Provides assistance to qualified recipients of various crime programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must qualify with a weapon annually in accordance with Departmental Standards
• Must meet the Physical Readiness Testing requirements according to TCSO policy

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED
• Must possess basic Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE
• Must possess a valid Drivers' License
• Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days

Skills

• Knowledge of: Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, transportation code and other state Statutes and County ordinances.
• Applicable county policies including but not limited to Travis County Civil Service Rules, The Travis County Employee handbook, TCSO policies and procedures.
• Department organization and function.
• Basic Microsoft office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, transportation code and other state Statutes and County ordinances.
• Applicable county policies including but not limited to Travis County Civil Service Rules, The Travis County Employee handbook, TCSO policies and procedures.
• Department organization and function.
• Basic Microsoft office.
• Good interpersonal and public relations skills (experience or training in public speaking is desirable)
• Good judgment, decision making and critical thinking skills are required.
• Understand, interpret and properly apply court order, relevant State statutes including the Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, State Jail Standards and all other statutes, ordinances, policies and procedures required to perform essential job duties assigned.
• Preparing official documents required to perform assigned functions, including but not limited to interoffice memorandums, letters to other agencies, affidavits, investigative reports and case filing documents.
• Professional demeanor, to include good interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Proficient in the use of defensive tactics requiring physical force including the use of intermediate impact weapons and firearms.
• Proficient in the following: computer operations, vehicle operations, radio communications, scene management and resolution; gaining and maintaining control of persons and investigation and evidence control.
• Proficient in map reading skills with situational awareness of assigned district.

Special ADA Physical Statement

Vision: Must have sufficient vision without glasses to defend self and others, and perform mandatory life safety functions. Dual vision is required. All officers are required to take and pass vision tests each year. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 or better with uncorrected vision of 20/200 or better. Corrected visual acuity should be at least 20/20 (both eyes) and 20/40 (each eye). For applicants who have completed refractive surgery to correct vision, the operating physician must complete a Corrected Vision Surgical Form.

Hearing: Must have normal hearing in both ears. Hearing sensitivity thresholds are within 25 dB measured at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000Hz and 3000Hz averaged together. If a person does not have normal hearing a medical specialist evaluation is required in order for the candidate to be considered for hire.

Seizure Disorder: Uncontrolled seizures of any kind are disqualifying. Applicants with a history of a seizure must be able to control the disorder by medication, be seizure free for one year and sign the Notification, understanding and commitment.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Job Hours

Varies depending on shift assignment, Works some holidays, nights, and weekends.

Department

Travis County Sheriff Office

Location

Austin, TX