Peace officer Jobs in USA

Salary : $46,987.20 Annually

Location : Houston, TX

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : 2025-01217-E

Department : Administrative Services Bureau

Opening Date : 12 / 05 / 2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

SHERIFF DEPUTY CADET

(Basic Peace Officer Course)

As we strive to bring Law Enforcement practices to the 21st century, the Harris County Sheriff's Office is looking for those interested in starting a career in Law Enforcement. We are calling to men and women who want to be part of an agency that promotes effective crime reduction while building trust in their communities and safeguarding officers' well-being.

The Basic Peace Officer Course is open to anyone not licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as a Peace Officer. Cadets will be full-time employees with access to highly competitive Benefits that include a medical and dental health plan, a robust retirement plan, and other benefits that promote a balanced work-life environment. We offer wellness programs, such as Paternity and Maternity Leave, and Employee Assistant (EAP). In addition, employment with our agency qualifies for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Accepted Cadets will be full-time employees while attending the HCSO Academy. Upon graduation, you will be sworn Probationary Patrol Deputy(PPD) and will be assigned to the Patrol Bureau for a minimum of a two-year commitment.

This position is open to everyone who meets the minimum requirements, including Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing standards.

How do I sign-up?

• You must read this announcement completely to ensure you meet all requirements and understand every step of the application process
• An incomplete application will not be considered.
• You can reach out to if you have any questions

Important Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidate List Eligibility Requirements

General

Education and Experience

If military experience is only in the Reserves or National Guard, the applicant must have accumulated 730 retirement points or have six (6) years of service

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Application Process

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Candidates must complete a physical agility test that consists of : a mile run in 11 : 30 minutes or less, 10 sit-ups in a minute, and 5 push-ups in a minute.

There will be no variations of any testing procedures due to a candidate's gender, age, or physical condition. Testing deadlines will be established for each scheduled course. Candidates who do not test for two consecutive courses will be removed from the application process

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PREFERENCES

GENERAL INFORMATION

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Note :

Must not have court-ordered community supervision or probation for a criminal offense above the grade of class "B" misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years from the court order

Citizenship Exceptions

Per SB 252, you may be eligible for TCOLE licensure if you have fulfilled all of the following requirements :

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as a defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions :

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees :

Flexible schedules (varies by department)

Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website :

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Are you a current employee with HCSO?

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What is the highest level of education you have completed? Please select from below.

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How many college credits hours do you have?

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Employees of the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. For this reason, it is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information. The following questions address information required to start the pre-qualifying requirements of the recruitment process. All information obtained herein will be used for purposes of initiating a background investigation only. Additional questionnaires will be required at later stages of the application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.

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Please provide your full name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (no initials)

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Please provide your date of birth. (MM / DD / YYYY)

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Please select your age range below. (As of today)

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Please Provide your Social Security Number (SSN)

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Are you a citizen of the United States?

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Do you have a valid driver's license? NOTE : A Texas issued driver's license is required prior to start date.

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Please provide your current driver's license or state-issued ID number, state, and expiration date. If you do not have a driver's license please enter N / A.

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Do you have liability insurance? If so, please upload with application documents.

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Did you ever serve in the United States military?

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How many years did you serve in the military?

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Which branch of the military? Type "N / A" if not applicable

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Did you receive an honorable discharge? (Copy of DD-214 is required with the application)

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Have you ever....? Please select all that apply.

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Have you ever been convicted of family violence?

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Are you prohibited by law from operating a motor vehicle?

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Are you prohibited by law from possessing a firearm?

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The Harris County Sheriff's Office's dress code policy requires any body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing to be covered or concealed while on duty or representing the HCSO in any official capacity. Disclosure of having any visible body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing is required but does not automatically disqualify you from employment. Do you have any body-art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring?

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If you answered yes, are any of the body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring located on : Select all that apply

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If you have tattoos per the question above, please describe your tattoo. (Photo of your tattoo can also be attached to the application) Type "N / A" if not applicable

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The Harris County Sheriff's Office has a strict policy on drug usage. If selected you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screening. All HCSO employees are also subject to random drug testing during the course of their employment. Please answer the following drug use related questions truthfully, the admittance of past drug use will not necessarily prevent you from future employment with the HCSO.

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Have you ever used any form of marijuana?

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If yes, please explain and provide the date (day, month and year) of the last time you used marijuana. Type "N / A" if not applicable.

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An Applicant must be willing to accept any assignment or shift within the Sheriff's Office, to include working on weekends and holidays, as well as additional shifts as needed. Are you willing to work any shift or hours assigned to you?

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Submitting a complete application is the key to successful recruitment. Please read the following requirements carefully and ensure you have provided / documented all required information. 1) Complete employment history is required to be eligible for consideration. Your application's "Employment History" section must include all work history for the past 7 years or all available work history if you have been working for less than 7 years. Begin with your current (or most recent) job. Include full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, military assignments and unpaid internships. Periods of unemployment between jobs should also be listed. Type "Unemployed" in the employer's box and list the dates you were unemployed. 2) Complete education history is required. The "Education History" section must list all High Schools attended, as well as all Colleges or Universities if applicable. List name of the school, location (city and state), and dates attended. SUBMITTING AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL CAUSE DELAYS IN PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION OR EVEN DISQUALIFICATION.

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