As Of Wednesday, May 7, 2008, The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office will be
accepting applications for Male and
Female Deputy Detention Officers and Dispatchers (shiftwork required)
Basic
Minimum Qualifications for Detention Officers and Dispatchers
To be considered for
employment with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, you must:
- Be at
least 19 years of age [21 years of age if you are applying for a County Jailer position].
- Have no
more than 20/200 vision that is correctable to 20/20.
- No past
convictions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI or DUI).
- No more
than three (3) moving violations within the last 2 years.
- Possess
a valid, current Texas Driver’s License.
- Not have
ANY felony convictions.
- Not have
ANY misdemeanor convictions for any offense involving moral turpitude or
family violence.
- Be a
United States Citizen [born or naturalized]
- Possess
a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- If prior
military service, possess an honorable discharge.
- Be prepared
to purchase regulation departmental uniforms [a minimum of $200]
- Have a
current, working telephone.
- Successfully
pass a written examination consisting of vocabulary and comprehension
skills.
- Applicants
failing this test will be allowed to test a second time not less than 90
days from the first test, if a position is available at that time.
ALL INTERVIEWS ARE POST-TEST
AND ARE SCHEDULED BY THE PERSONNEL OFFICER.
o
Not previously been
re-hired by the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office more than once.
o
Starting pay for
clerical is $10.06/hour, dispatchers $11.30/hour and detention deputy is
$13.22/hour (2006-2007)
All other positions are normally filled from within the
Department.
