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APPLICANT PROCESS AND PROCEDURES

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT AS:

DEPUTY SHERIFF

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 Must possess a current TCLEOSE Peace Officer License or be eligible for reactivation of your Peace Officer’s License.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER

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    		 Must complete a TCLEOSE approved basic corrections officer course of at least 80 training hours and be a TCLEOSE certified corrections officer within 1 year of employment.

SECRETARIAL OR CLERICAL

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    		 Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
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    		 Ability to type a minimum of 30 correct words per minute.

RESERVE DEPUTY

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    		 Must complete 145 hrs. in Basic Reserve Deputy Academy and pass TCLEOSE EXAM.
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    		 Assume financial responsibility for pre-employment physical, psychological exams, uniforms and equipment.
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    		 Must serve 16 hrs. each month.

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Minimum Standards for Employment with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department

Applicant Must:
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 Reside within a 50 mile radius of Jefferson County Courthouse
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 Be at least 21 yrs of age
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 Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with good driving record and proof of valid auto insurance
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 Have an Associate’s degree (academic) 60 college hrs or be willing to sign a probationary extension stating the aforementioned academic qualifications will be attained within 5 yrs after employment
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 Not be convicted of a felony
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 Not be convicted of, or placed on Court Ordered Community Supervision for, a Class A Misdemeanor, Class B Misdemeanor, D.W.I. or D.U.I. in the last 10yrs
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 Be subject to a thorough background investigation a by personal interviews by representatives of this department

How to Apply:

The consideration process begins with your written application, and continues with the following steps:

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 Pass approved reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary tests
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 Pass thorough background investigation
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 Agree to pre-employment polygraph exam
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 Complete psychological test and evaluation
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 Pass physical agility tests and drug screen
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 Oral interviews

Fringe Benefits:
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 Earn 4 hrs of sick leave per month, up to a total of 1440 hrs.
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 10 days paid vacation after 12 consecutive months fo service
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 12 paid holidays
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 16 hrs paid personal leave
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 Retirement – 7% of gross salary matched equally by Jefferson County
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 Insurance-County paid premium for employee with group coverage for health, dental, and term life
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 Military leave
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 Credit Union
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 Incentive pay based on education

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APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE RECEPTION AREA OF:

Jefferson County Sheriff's Department

1001 Pearl St. Beaumont,Tx 77701

(409) 835-8411

or

Jefferson County Correctional Facility

5030 Highway 69 South

Beaumont,Tx 77705

(409) 726-2500

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