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:

Enforces laws of the State of Texas and Fort Bend County and protects persons and property.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

• May be assigned duties in K9 Patrol, Livestock Unit, Patrol Division, ID Division, Youth Programs, and Community services. 
• Conducts search and rescue operations. 
• Performs routine police patrol as a deterrent to crime. 
• Issues citations and/or warnings to violators when appropriate; arrests violators; testifies in court as needed. 
• Maintains reports as required. 
• Maintains weapons and equipment assigned. 
• Conducts initial crime scene investigations. 
• Answers citizen calls for police assistance. 
• Maintains weapon proficiency. 
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• High School Diploma/GED and currently holds or eligible* to hold a Peace Officer License awarded by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). 
• *Applicant must currently hold a Basic (or higher) TCOLE Certification; or at time of application be enrolled in a Basic Police Academy and be eligible to take the TCOLE Licensing Exam within 45 days.
• Preferred - One year experience in a law enforcement agency performing peace officer, telecommunication, or correctional officer duties; or 2 years military service with an honorable discharge; or 30 semester credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from an accredited college or university. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials. 
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must maintain all requirements to be licensed as a peace officer under TCOLE rules.  When duty assignment is in Detention Bureau must obtain and maintain correction officer certification per TCOLE rules (this is not a prerequisite to assignment, may be completed after assignment starts).

SALARY RANGE: $27.01 per hour

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

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

PLEASE NOTE: QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE EMAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS.  PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS FOR THE FORT BEND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL, 1521 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE, SUITE 144, RICHMOND, TX  77469.

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

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.