ANNUAL CERTIFIED SALARY: $59,210.75

Standard probationary period of 6 months during which time salary is reduced by $50.00 per month.

CLOSING DATE: Open until position(s) filled.

SHIFT: Monday through Friday, weekends and holidays with varying days off. Courthouse Deputies work Monday - Friday either 8:00 or 8:30AM until 5:00 or 5:30PM with an hour off for lunch. Weekends and 13 paid holidays off. Best schedule of all NCSO Deputies.

REGULAR PAY DAYS: Pay days are the 15th and the last day of each month. If pay day falls on a holiday or weekend; payroll will be issued the business day preceding the holiday or weekend. Any overtime is paid on the last paycheck of the month.

PAID OVERTIME: Any overtime is paid on each paycheck. Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. Beginning October 1, 2024, there is a $5,000.00 annual state grant supplement as part of the salary figure listed above. Base county salary is $54,210.75.

LICENSE REQUIRED: Applicants for Deputy Sheriff positions with Nolan County Sheriff's Office must already be licensed as a Peace Officer with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or have already completed a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Academy, including having successfully passed the state peace officer licensing exam, and must meet all requirements to be able to become fully licensed as a Texas Peace Officer.

RESIDENCY: Nolan County Courthouse Security Deputies are highly encouraged to reside within the boundaries of Nolan County. However, a variance for living outside the county may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Sheriff depending on distance and travel time.

LONGEVITY PAY: $5.00 per month for each year of completed service after five years;
6-10 years of service = $10.00 per month for each year of completed service;
10-15 years of service = $15.00 per month for each year of completed service and thereafter.

HEALTH, DENTAL AND LIFE INSURANCE: Excellent major medical health insurance (currently Blue Cross/Blue Shield) is provided for the employee at no cost. Dental insurance coverage is also provided for the employee as well as a $10,000 life insurance policy. Dependent health and dental coverages are available with monthly premiums paid by the employee.

LEAVE TIME: 80 hours of vacation per year. (120 hrs. of vacation per year after 10 years of County service); 13 paid holidays (8 hrs. per holiday - 104 hours annually); 8 hours of sick leave accumulated per month up to a maximum of 480 hours.

RETIREMENT: Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). Approximately 7% held out of paycheck and Nolan County contributes $1.70 for each dollar the employee has withheld.

UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT: Uniforms, coats, duty rig, ballistic vest, radio and weapons are provided.

NATURE OF WORK: DEPUTY SHERIFF enforces federal, state and local law by serving legal documents, writing reports, patrolling assigned areas, apprehending suspects, making arrests, provide court testimony, responding to service calls, and constantly provide a safe and secure environment for all judicial personnel, litigants, citizens and the employees within the Nolan County Courthouse. Courthouse Security Deputies will conduct screening of persons entering the facility and perform investigations and searches to ensure safety and deter those who would take violent action against anyone in the courthouse for any reason. Courtroom security and bailiff duties are also provided by the Courthouse Security Deputies. May perform other related duties as required, and functions may vary by individual assignment. Work is performed under the direction of Patrol Sergeant, and functions may vary by individual assignment.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Include reading/writing (police reports, legal documents, etc.), the ability to operate a computer (Windows), drive an automobile, and the ability to communicate on phone and in person. Some combination of sitting, twisting the upper body, reaching, bending, stooping, standing, walking, kneeling, the use of arms and hands for computer input, crouching, climbing, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (150+ pounds).

In addition, a Deputy Sheriff may be required to use bodily force to gain control of individual(s), be able to run, protect him/herself by employing defensive tactics, and administer first aid. Performance of these tasks can involve maximum physical exertion with little or no prior notice, and possibly for extended periods of time. May be exposed to extreme noise levels, occasional exposure to communicable diseases and may be subjected to verbal and physical abuse.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications may be obtained here, or at the Nolan County Sheriff's Office & Jail located at , Sweetwater, Texas 79556. A resume may accompany a complete application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

A TCOLE personal history statement can be downloaded here.

Employment Application (the application is a PDF file and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Applicants qualifying will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program which may include, but not be limited to: evaluation of training and experience, written test, interview, performance test, psychological evaluation, employment record, fingerprint and background check, medical examination, and drug screening.