Deputy - Part-Time - Hospital Security

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: 2023-00806-E
Department: Detention Support Services
Division: Inmate Services- Hospital Security Unit
Opening Date: 11/29/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION
Harris County Sheriff's Office Hospital Security Unit deputy's primary duties include maintaining and monitoring inmates sent to the hospital or other off-site medical facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates that are outside of the jail for medical purposes
• Searching, securing, and escorting inmates in non-secure areas
• Searching areas where inmates will receive medical attention
• Interacting with the public and medical personnel
• Perform other tasks within the section

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements

• Must be an Honorably Retired Peace Officer
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in law enforcement, record management, or a related field
• Must have an active TCOLE Peace Officer License
• Prior experience in conducting conflict resolutions
• Must present a professional image
• Agree to commit to the Hospital Security Unit, the length of time will be determined at a later date

Knowledge of:

• Applicant must be willing to be trained in all necessary computer programs and/or systems, including Superion, DIMS, JIMS, and Windows Office Suite

Skilled in:

• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision

Ability to:

• Perform searches of inmates to include inmates with medical issues and in a hospital bed
• Perform other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary

Preferences

• TASER Certified
• Bilingual

General Information
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION
Incomplete applications will not be considered

• Applicant submission of the Job Request Packet does not guarantee an interview
• To qualify for this position, the required experience, education, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history
• Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume for qualifications
• Experience obtained while in the military must also be included as part of your employment history on the application

Important Notice:
Harris County Sheriff's Office employees are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. It is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information.
Hours:

• Possibly including Weekends and Holidays
• Overtime and varying duty hours as required

Location:

• Houston

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as a defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
    • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01
Are you currently a retired Peace Officer from any Law Enforcement Agency?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following best describes your years of experience as a Peace Officer with any Law Enforcement Agency?Per TCOLE (32) Honorably Retired Peace Officer: an un-appointed person with a TexasPeace Officer license who has a cumulative total of 15 years of full-time service as a Peace Officer. An Honorably Retired Peace Officer does not carry any Peace Officer authority.

• Less than (15) fifteen years
• (15) fifteen years but less than (16) sixteen years
• More than (16) sixteen years
• I do not have this experience

03
Do you have an active TCOLE Peace Officer License?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have prior experience in conflict resolution?

• Yes
• No

05
Do any of the following pertain to you as it applies to this position?Check all that apply.

• TASER Certified
• Bilingual
• I agree to commit to the Hospital Security Unit, the length of time will be determined at a later date
• None of the above

06
Employees of the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. For this reason, it is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information. The following questions address information required to start the pre-qualifying requirements of the recruitment process. All information obtained herein will be used for purposes of initiating a background investigation only. Additional questionnaires will be required at later stages of the application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.

• I have read the above statement and understand that by submitting this application I agree to be subject to a background investigation including but not limited to education, employment, driving record, criminal history, financial responsibility, or any such areas of investigation deemed reasonable and justifiable for purpose of employment with the HCSO.

07
Please provide your full name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (no initials)
08
Please provide your date of birth. (MM/DD/YYYY)
09
Please provide your place of birth (city, county, state, and country)
10
Please Provide your Social Security Number (SSN)
11
Please provide your current driver's license or state-issued ID number, state, and expiration date. If you do not have a driver's license please enter N/A.
12
Did you ever serve in the United States military?

• Yes
• No

13
Did you receive an honorable discharge? (Copy of DD-214 is required with the application)

• Yes, honorably discharged
• No, dishonorable discharged
• Not Applicable

14
Have you ever....? Please select all that apply.

• Been Convicted of a felony
• Been accused/charged with a felony that was dismissed, received deferred adjudication and/or probation
• Been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor, or the equivalent
• Been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, or the equivalent within the last 10 years
• Been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, or the equivalent over 10 years ago from today's date
• Been accused/charged with a Class B misdemeanor or equivalent that was dismissed, received deferred adjudication and/or probation
• Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces
• None of the above

15
Please explain your answer below. Include the type of offense, date charged and date of discharge.Type "N/A" if not applicable
16
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has a strict policy on drug usage. If selected you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screening. All HCSO employees are also subject to random drug testing during the course of their employment. Please answer the following drug use related questions truthfully, the admittance of past drug use will not necessarily prevent you from future employment with the HCSO.

• I acknowledge the HCSO has a strict drug use policy and that I will be subjected to a drug screening at some point in the recruitment process.

17
Have you ever used any form of marijuana?

• Yes
• No

18
If yes, please explain and provide the date (day, month and year) of the last time you used marijuana. Type "N/A" if not applicable.
19
An Applicant must be willing to accept any assignment or shift within the Sheriff's Office, to include working on weekends and holidays, as well as additional shifts as needed. Are you willing to work any shift or hours assigned to you?

• Yes
• No

20
Submitting a complete application is the key to successful recruitment. Please read the following requirements carefully and ensure you have provided/documented all required information. 1) Complete employment history is required to be eligible for consideration. Your application's "Employment History" section must include all work history for the past 7 years or all available work history if you have been working for less than 7 years. Begin with your current (or most recent) job. Include full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, military assignments and unpaid internships. Periods of unemployment between jobs should also be listed. Type "Unemployed" in the employer's box and list the dates you were unemployed. 2) Complete education history is required. The "Education History" section must list all High Schools attended, as well as all Colleges or Universities if applicable. List name of the school, location (city and state), and dates attended. SUBMITTING AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL CAUSE DELAYS IN PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION OR EVEN DISQUALIFICATION.

• I have reviewed my application and verified I have completed all required "Employment History" on this application.
• I have reviewed my application and verified I have completed all required "Education History" on this application.

Required Question