ANNUAL CERTIFIED SALARY: $66,921.84

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: Ability to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays with varying days off. Patrol Deputies work a standard 5-day (40 hour) work week with two days off. Most Patrol Deputies will work either 5:00AM - 2:00AM or 4:00PM - 1:00AM with an hour for meal break during the shift.

REGULAR PAY DAYS: Pay day is every two weeks on Friday. There are 26 pay days per calendar year. If a pay day falls on a holiday or weekend; payroll will be issued the business day preceding the holiday or weekend.

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 $10,000.00 annual state grant supplement as part of the salary figure listed above. Base county salary is $56,921.84.

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 be able to meet all requirements to become fully licensed as a Texas Peace Officer. Law Enforcement Academy sponsorship will be considered, including paid tuition, for the right qualified applicant.

RESIDENCY: Nolan County Patrol Deputies are required to reside within the boundaries of Nolan County. However, variances for living outside the county, within a very limited radius, may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Sheriff but could affect take home vehicle use.

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, weapons and Individually assigned, very well equipped, take home fleet vehicles are provided. Weapons include semi-auto pistols for both on and off duty, semi-auto tactical patrol rifle and tactical pump shotgun.

NATURE OF WORK: DEPUTY SHERIFF enforces federal, state and local law by serving legal documents, patrolling assigned areas, apprehending suspects and making arrests, responding to service calls, and making traffic stops. Performs investigations and searches, writes reports and provides court testimony. Transports inmates to and from the court system, and prison facilities. Administrates educational programs in various community-oriented programs. Coordinates emergency mental health commitments. 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 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.