Paid Cadet-Sheriff's Office

Overview

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Attends and satisfactorily completes both courses and state licensing exams for Basic Peace Officer and Basic Jailer. Must comply with retention standards and admission rules and regulations as established by Gus George Law Enforcement Academy (GGLEA) Advisory Board.

Responsibilities

• Attends education and training sessions full time per established

• Participates in rigorous physical fitness and physical agility training programs in order to meet the physical demands of the peace officer position.

• Participates in and must demonstrate minimum proficiency skills in high risk, critical tasks and skills-based training exercises such as emergency vehicle and pursuit driving, firearms, non-lethal weapons and self-defense training.

• Must learn and demonstrate a mastery of numerous State and Federal laws such as the Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Traffic Laws and the Constitution.

• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during local emergencies as directed by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.

• Participates in activities and duties assigned by the Sheriff or Chief

Qualifications

• Per Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements, applicant must be U.S. Citizen and 21 years old, High School Diploma; or GED with 12 completed college hours, or 18 years old possessing 60 college credit hours, or an Associate's Degree, or be an honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed forces with at least two years of service.

• No experience

• Good organizational skills: interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees; ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.

• Must meet TCOLE and GGLEA minimum standards for licensing that include: Never been on court ordered community supervision or probation (including deferred adjudication) for any criminal offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order; not currently under indictment for any criminal offense; never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years; never been convicted of any domestic violence offense and not be prohibited by state of federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition or from operating a motor vehicle.

• Must take and pass a reading comprehension exam and a timed run (16:00 for 1.5 miles).

• Take and pass the following examinations: polygraph, psychological, physical screening and urinalysis.

• Possess a valid Texas Driver's

SALARY RANGE: $22.50 Hourly

CLOSING DATE: August 23, 2024

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.