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The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Patrol Deputy and Courthouse Security Deputy.

Open until filled

Shift: 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.

Duties: 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.

Qualifications: Background investigation including drug screen.  Must 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 become fully licensed as a Texas Peace Officer. 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).

For a full description and to apply, please visit our website at https://nolanso.com/oppcourthousedeputy.html.

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Patrol Deputy.

Open until filled

Shift: 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. 

Duties: Enforce 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.

Qualifications: Background investigation including drug screen.  Must 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 become fully licensed as a Texas Peace Officer. 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).

For a full description and to apply for patrol, please visit our website at https://nolanso.com/oppdeputy.html.