Part Time Texas Peace Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: 2019-00034 PO
Department: Reserves
Opening Date: 03/19/2020
POSITION OVERVIEW
The HCSO Reserve Command is the largest sheriff's reserve organization in Texas and second-largest in the nation. Other departments throughout the nation have emulated the HCSO Reserve program as an effective way to increase available personnel without capital expenditures. The monetary savings of the HCSO Reserve Command to Harris County totals more than $100 million over the last 40 years.
HCSO Reserve deputies have the same training, legal authority and responsibilities as full-time HCSO deputies. The primary difference is they volunteer their services without monetary compensation.
Reserve deputies work in all areas of the HCSO, such as Patrol, Criminal Warrants, Criminal Investigations, Fugitive Transports, Tactical Medicine, Marine Patrol and more. The Harris County Sheriff's Office Reserve Command has approximately 200 volunteers with diverse skills, knowledge, and experience. They include engineers, mechanics, doctors, corporate managers, and attorneys. Some reservists have previously been full-time law enforcement officers and many full-time deputies began their career as a reserve deputy.
The Reserve Deputy reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and directions from Reserve Command.
Note

• State law requires all reserve candidates to go through the same stringent background check and training as someone seeking regular, full-time employment with any Texas law enforcement agency
• Candidates must also pass the same state exam for licensing as a regular officer. An extensive background investigation and drug testing help ensure only applicants of good moral character and reputation enter the reserve organization
• Once you become a Reserve Deputy you cannot work as a Truck Driver, Security Officer( give away your license), or Criminal Lawyer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must currently hold an active Texas Peace Officer license in good standing ready to be commissioned
• Valid Texas' driver's license and auto liability insurance
• Have good credit
• If a military veteran, the applicant must have an honorable discharge
• Pass a physical examination
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20
• Hearing must be normal
• Show no trace of illegal drug use
• Successfully pass a psychological evaluation
• Successfully complete all phases of required testing
• Applicants will be interviewed and given a polygraph examination
• Cost for the medical examination is to be paid by the applicant
• Pass Firearms qualifications
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

PREFERENCES
Previous Experience as a Full Time Peace Officer
GENERAL INFORMATION
By Departmental regulation, a Reserve Deputy must perform a minimum of 20 hours of duty assignment each month and attend a reserve meeting. Most reservists volunteer much more than the required minimum time. Reserves can be called for special assignments and emergencies.
Reserve deputies are prohibited by State law from working extra jobs as a peace officer for compensation.
TO APPLY:
COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• Birth Certificate (issued by government agency NOT hospital) or Certificate of Naturalization
• Social Security Card
• Driver's License (front and back)
• Proof of Education: High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript (If transcripts, a sealed original will be required at background investigation stage)
• DD-214 Military Discharge form (if applicable) (copy of original Member -4 Form)
• TCOLE Peace Officer license

Documents must be uploaded (attached) to the application before submitting it.
Original documents will be required at the background investigation interview along with three (3) letters of recommendation (must have the recent date, original signature, and undersigned Phone number)
Not Applicable
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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.

• I have read the above statement and understand that by submitting this application I agree to be subject to a background investigation including but not limited to education, employment, driving record, criminal history, financial responsibility, or any such areas of investigation deemed reasonable and justifiable for purpose of employment with the HCSO.

02
Please provide your full name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (no initials)
03
Please provide your date of birth.
04
Please provide your place of birth (city, county, state, and country)
05
Please Provide your Social Security Number (SSN)
06
Please provide your current driver's license number, state, and expiration date. If you do not have a driver's license please enter N/A.
07
Are you currently a Certified Peace Officer in the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

08
Please enter your TCOLE PID Number below. Type "N/A" if not applicable.
09
What is the highest level of education you have completed? Please select from below. (Copy of official certificate, diploma and/or transcript must be attached to the application)

• High School Diploma (US)
• Certificate of High School Equivalency (GED)
• At least 30 college credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 grade point average
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

10
Do you currently work in any of this positions?

• Criminal Lawyer
• Security Guard
• Tow Truck Driver
• None of the above

11
Which of the following best describes the longest work experience as a TCOLE Certified Peace Officer first responder within the same agency?

• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 59 months
• 60 to 72 months
• More than 73 months
• No experience

12
How many months of experience as a First Responder Peace Officer do you have at your current agency?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 to 11 months
• 12 to 18 months
• 19 to 24 months
• 25 to 47 months
• 48 months or more
• I don't have this experience

13
Did you ever serve in the United States military? How many months did you serve?

• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 23 months
• 24 to 35 months
• More than 36 months
• Not applicable - No military experience

14
Which branch of the military? Type "N/A" if not applicable
15
Did you receive an honorable discharge? (Copy of DD-214 is required with the application)

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

16
List all your e-mail addresses below:
17
Do you have social networking, instant messaging or other internet based profiles?

• Yes
• No

18
If yes, please list your screen names and service providers:
19
Have you ever.... Please select all that apply.

• Been Convicted of a felony?
• Been accused/charged with a felony that was dismissed, received deferred adjudication and/or probation?
• Been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor, or the equivalent?
• Been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, or the equivalent within the last 10 years?
• Been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, or the equivalent over 10 years ago from today's date?
• Been accused/charged with a Class B misdemeanor or equivalent that was dismissed, received deferred adjudication and/or probation?
• Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces?
• None of the above

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Please explain your answer below. Include type of offense, date charged and date of discharge.
21
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.

• I acknowledge the HCSO has a strict drug use policy and that I will be subjected to a drug screening at some point in the recruitment process.

22
Have you ever sold/distributed illegal substances? (e.g. marijuana, prescription drugs, crack, meth, etc.)

• Yes
• No

23
If you answered yes, please provide the date(s) you sold/distributed an illegal substance and explain what kind of illegal substance you sold/distributed. If you answered "never", please type N/A.
24
Have you ever used any form of marijuana?

• Yes
• No

25
If yes, please select from below the answer that best describes the last time you used marijuana.

• Less than six months ago
• Longer than six months, but less than one year ago
• At least 18 months ago
• Two years ago or more
• Not applicable, never used marijuana

26
How many times have you used a prescription drug not prescribed to you?

• Click on arrow to select
• Once
• 2 or 3 times
• 4 or 5 times
• 6 or 7 times
• 8 or 9 times
• 10 or more times
• Weekly
• Monthly
• Never

27
When was the last possible date that you used a prescription drug not prescribed to you? Provide a specific date or at least month and year Type "N/A" if not applicable
28
Have you ever used any of the following drugs? (Select all that apply)

• Speed (Crystal meth, meth, crank, etc.)
• Cocaine
• LSD
• X.T.C. (Ecstasy)
• Heroine
• Steroids
• Opium
• Other illegal substances
• None of the above

29
If yes, please list the substance used and last possible date (day, month, year) you used any form of illegal drugs. Type "N/A" if not applicable
30
An Applicant must be willing to accept any assignment or shift within the Sheriff's Office Reserve Command, 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?

• Yes
• No

31
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 as a Certified Peace Officer and any other no law enforcement employment history for the past 7 years or all available work history if you have been working less than 7 years. Begin with your current (or most recent) job. Include full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, military assignments, 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.

• I have reviewed my application and verified I have completed all required "Employment History" on this application.
• I have reviewed my application and verified I have completed all required "Education History" on this application.

Required Question