Leon County Texas

Leon County Sheriff's Office (Investigator)

Leon County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Investigator

Applications are available at the Leon County Sheriff's Office at 606 E. Saint Mary’s St., Centerville,
Texas 75833, or by contacting j.womack@co.leon.tx.us

Full-time employment benefits include:

Retirement Plan

Vacation Leave

Longevity/Pay

Paid Training

Employee Health Insurance

Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Holiday Leave

Minimum Requirements:

Texas Licensed Peace Officer

Honorable Discharge on F-5

5 yrs experience

Special Investigators Course #3264

Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays if scheduled

For more information, contact the Sheriff's Office CID Sergeant, Jordan Womack at 903-626-0308 or email
j.womack@co.leon.tx.us.
Applications can be picked up in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office at 606 E. St. Mary’s, Centerville, Texas,
24 hours a day.

Leon County Sheriff's Office Hiring (Telecommunicator Position)

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Retirement Plan
• Vacation Leave
• Longevity/Pay
• Paid Training
• Employee Health Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Leave

Note: Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays if scheduled

HIRING PROCESS: (Basic requirements to qualify for licensure as a Telecommunicator in Texas)

• Citizen of the United States of America.
• Earned a high school diploma or a GED.
• Have never been convicted, pled guilty, nor have been on court-ordered community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or a felony.
• During the last 10 years, have not been convicted, pled guilty, been on community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, other state, or while serving in the military.
• Have never had a military court martial that resulted in a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License at the time of hiring for the position.
• Applicant must pass a state mandated physical, drug test and psychological evaluation at no charge to the applicant before being hired.

REQUIRED DUTIES:

• Answer and handle 911 calls for service (emergency and non-emergency).
• Answer and direct telephone calls to the proper person on the (non-emergency lines) telephone lines of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
• Be able to communicate over the radio, to dispatch law enforcement officers, emergency medical services, and volunteer fire departments of/or in Leon County, Texas.
• Be a certified telecommunications operator or have the ability to become a certified telecommunications operator by attending schools or by taking online courses.
• You will have to send and process messages over Texas Law Enforcement Network, by confirming and removing wanted persons, stolen vehicles, articles, and administrative messages.
• Be a licensed jailer or could become a licensed jailer by attending schools or by taking online courses. You will monitor the jail, jail intercom, open and close security doors, monitor the security of the jail thru closed circuit television.
• Monitor and log weather conditions for Leon County for National Weather Service.
• And any other duties that the Sheriff deem necessary.

Applications are available at the Leon County Sheriff's Office at 606 E. Saint Mary’s St., Centerville, Texas 75833 or you may contact our agency by contacting: Charlie Hancock, Dispatch Supervisor 903-626.0308 or email: charlie.hancock@co.leon.tx.us

Leon County Sheriff's Office Hiring (Jailer Position)

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Retirement Plan
• Vacation Leave
• Longevity/Pay
• Paid Training
• Employee Health Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Leave

Note: Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays if scheduled

HIRING PROCESS: (Basic requirements to qualify for licensure as a Detention Officer in Texas)

• Citizen of the United States of America.
• Earned a high school diploma or a GED.
• Have never been convicted, pled guilty, nor have been on court-ordered community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or a felony.
• During the last 10 years, have not been convicted, pled guilty, been on community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, other state, or while serving in the military.
• Have never had a military court martial that resulted in a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License at the time of hiring for the position.

Applicants are responsible for maintaining control of the inmate population and responsible for the care, feeding and housing of the inmates. Jailers must have good communication and writing skills, be able to work in high stress environments and maintain good physical fitness to perform the duties. Jailers must be able to interact professionally with the public and can multi-task when the jail gets busy. Applicants must be able to satisfactorily complete state required jail school and maintain their jail license through in-service training throughout their career. All training is provided at no cost to the applicant. Applicant must pass a state mandated physical, drug test and psychological evaluation at no charge to the applicant before being hired.

Applications are available at the Leon County Sheriff's Office at 606 E. Saint Mary’s St., Centerville, Texas 75833 or you may contact our agency by contacting: Alice Miller, Jail Administrator at 903-626-0308 or email resume to amiller@co.leon.tx.us