Patrol Deputy

December 7, 2021 |   |  General

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.

Sheriff David Warren swears in new Deputy

November 12, 2021 |   |  Community Awareness

Gage Patrick new NCSO Deputy

On Monday, November 1st, Gage Patrick was sworn in as Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff David Warren.  Gage Patrick is already a licensed County Jailer and has been employed with the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office since May 2019.

On August 23rd, Patrick graduated from the West Central Texas Law Enforcement Academy in Abilene.  “Deputy Patrick went above and beyond to put himself through the Peace Officer Academy at his own expense while still working 12 hour shifts in the jail.  That takes real commitment and dedication, and we are certainly proud for him and of him.” stated Sheriff Warren.

Gage Patrick WCTLEA Graduate

Deputy Patrick will soon transition from the jail to the patrol section and begin his field training.

Deputy Jeffery Reed appointed to the position of D.A.R.E. Officer

November 12, 2021 |   |  1 Comment  |  Community Awareness

Deputy Reed is the third from the right end on the back row. Group photo is courtesy of WIBW out of Topeka, KS.

Sheriff David Warren recently appointed Deputy Jeffery Reed to the position of D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Officer for the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office.  In addition to his D.A.R.E. responsibilities, Deputy Reed will also oversee the Civil Process function at the NCSO.  The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is currently in its 25th year of providing the D.A.R.E. program to Roscoe, Highland and Blackwell schools.

“I am proud to offer this program for the youth in the three county schools of Roscoe, Highland and Blackwell.  If the program helps even one student from going down that dark path to drug abuse then it is well worth it.  I am particularly proud of Deputy Reed for his energy and willingness to take on this extra responsibility.” – Sheriff David Warren

Deputy Reed recently graduated from an intensive two-week school, held at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson, KS, in order to obtain his national certification as a D.A.R.E. Officer.  Deputy Reed will be coordinating with school officials at the three schools to resume D.A.R.E. classes in January 2022.

Nolan County Sheriff’s Office employees receive service pins

October 27, 2021 |   |  General

We want to recognize several Nolan County Sheriff’s Office employees who were presented with service pins this year for their dedication and service to Nolan County and its citizens.

On Monday, January 25, 2021, Deputy Daniel King was presented with his 10-year service pin and Deputy Eddy Hernandez and Deputy Randal Rodriguez were presented with their 5-year service pin.

Deputy Daniel King is assigned to the Patrol Section
Deputy Eddy Hernandez is assigned to the Mental Health/Patrol Section
Deputy Randall Rodriguez is assigned to the Transport Section

On Monday, July 26, 2021, County Jailers Israel Vera and Ronda Dorman were presented with their 20-year service pin, Sergeant James Villanueva was presented with his 15-year service pin, Deputy Landon King was presented with his 10-year service pin and Deputy Jeffery Reed was presented with his 5-year service pin.

County Jailer Israel Vera assigned to the Jail/Detention Section
County Jailer Ronda Dorman is assigned to the Jail/Detention Section
Sergeant James Villanueva is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division
Deputy Landon King is assigned to the Courthouse Security Section
Deputy Jeffery Reed is assigned to the Civil Process section and Drug Abuse Resistance Education program (D.A.R.E.).

All pins were presented by Nolan County Judge Whitley May.

Sheriff David Warren swears in new Deputy

October 26, 2021 |   |  General

Deputy Jacob Gonzalez and Sheriff David Warren

Jacob Gonzalez was sworn in Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office as the newest Deputy Sheriff. In attendance at the swearing in were his new colleagues including, Sheriff David Warren.

Jacob is a native of Brownsville, Texas, and a 2010 Benjamin Franklin High School graduate. He graduated from the Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy, in Midland, and has been in law enforcement for three years, including working as a county jailer for the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office and a patrol officer for the Big Spring Police Department.

We wish Deputy Gonzalez the best and look forward to his service.

County Jailer

October 25, 2021 |   |  General

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

Open until filled

Shift: Ability to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays with varying days off.

Duties: Handle control room operations, read pass-on logs, receive activity briefings from off-going shift personnel, process new inmates, and perform searches of individuals and or jail facility to locate weapons and or contraband, monitor, detect and deter improper behavior, and provide custodial care necessary for the security and well being of inmates confined in the Nolan County jail. May be required to use bodily force to gain control of inmate(s), be able to run, protect him/herself by employing defensive tactics, and administer first aid.

Qualifications: Background investigation including drug screen.  Must be available for call out for emergencies at the facility.  Must be a quick learner and a problem solver.  Must be a self-starter and able to operate a computer (Windows) and 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, running, 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/oppjailer.html.