Burnet County TCOLE Certified Officer

THE COUNTY OF BURNET 

Burnet, Texas 78611

JOB DESCRIPTION

WORKING TITLE: FIELD DEPUTY

DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

REPORTS TO: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: FIELD DEPUTY
OFFICE: BURNET COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LOCATION: BURNET COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, 1215 HWY 29 E., BURNET, TEXAS 78611
COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This is a non-supervisory position, which involves independent judgment on law enforcement matters.
This position requires deputies to protect life, property and to preserve the peace and to patrol areas
within the jurisdiction of Burnet County Sheriff’s office. Other requirements are to respond to
emergency calls, perform civil duties, enforce the Texas penal code, traffic code, apprehend wanted
persons, make arrests and make reports of incidents of reportable offences. Each deputy is required to
perform related duties to fulfill the responsibilities of the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office as directed by
the Sheriff or his designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Must be able to handle shift work; have the ability to work with the public in a professional manner;
basic knowledge of computers; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with
co-workers and officials.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must have graduated from high school (or have GED).
Previous experience in law enforcement preferred, but not required.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must hold a TCOLE Peace Officer License.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Burnet County complies with all State and Federal laws re: non-discrimination against any person in job
structuring, recruitment, examinations, elections, appointment, placement, training, upward mobility,
discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration based upon race, age, religion, color,
disability, national origin, sex, political affiliation or belief, or any other non-merit factor. Personnel
decisions shall be made on the basis of occupational qualifications and job-related factors such as skill,
knowledge, education, and ability to perform specific jobs.

APPLICATIONS:

Each applicant is required to submit an application for employment with pertinent information regarding
training and experience. Application forms my be obtained at www.burnetcountytexas.org or between
the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm from the Human Resources Office, 133 E. Jackson Street or the
Burnet County Courthouse, 220 S. Pierce Street in Burnet, Texas. Completed applications can be
emailed to sbullard@burnetcountytexas.org or faxed to 512-715-5259 and will be accepted at the Human Resources Office until filled.