Deputy – Part-Time – Temp. Courts

Salary: $29.05 Hourly
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: 2023-00712-E
Department: Detention Management Bureau
Division: Courts Division
Opening Date: 09/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description
THIS IS A PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION
THIS POSITION MAY END AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT
Part-Time Deputy Bailiff will work in a variety of court operations assignments under the general supervision of the Courts Division, including performing court bailiff duties, overseeing the inmate holding cell areas, and/or providing prisoner escort (primarily through the secure tunnel system) to and from courts in the Criminal Justice Center. Candidates on the HCSO Part-Time/Temporary employee list are subject to selection at the discretion of the Administrative Supervisors of the Courts Division contingent upon their qualifications to carry out the appropriate court-related tasks.
Job Duties:

• Assist in maintaining order in the courtroom
• Assist in providing security for the courtroom and all occupants
• Maintaining custody of prisoners during court proceedings
• Enforcing all applicable Federal and State laws and all rules and regulations applicable to the assignment
• Performing other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary

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 (Honorable Discharge but not retired status may be considered)
• Must complete court training Protocols and demonstrate competency in courts operations
• Basic Peace Officer License (minimum)
• Basic Jailer’s License (minimum) Must acquire within 6 months of employment
• Must complete Court Security Course (10999) and obtain Court Security Certification within one year of assignment

Knowledge of:

• Federal and State Laws and rules and regulations of the HCSO

Skilled in:

• Operating computers with knowledge of software programs such as JWEB, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
• Verbal communication and writing
• Crisis Intervention and verbal de-escalation

Ability to:

• Work with little supervision
• Exhibit diplomacy and professionalism at all times
• Speak to the public, interact effectively with inmates/defendants, and maintain order in the court(s)
• Be proficient and assertive in speaking to the public and maintaining court order
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently of direct supervision

Preferences

• Taser Certification
• Bilingual
• Patrol experience
• Bailiff Experience
• Court Security Course (10999)
• Court Security Certification
• Active Shooter (ALERRT) Training
• Superion Training and Experience

General Information
THIS IS A PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION
THIS POSITION MAY END AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Work Environment:

• Regular interactions with Judges, attorneys, defendants, victims, families of defendants and victims, the general public, and the media

• 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 INFORMATION:
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.

BENEFITS:
This is a part-time temporary position without benefits
HOURS:

• A minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 30 hours per week
• Hours are based on the needs of the department
• Possibly including Weekends and Holidays

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 currently hold a basic jailer’s license?

• Yes
• I have the ability to obtain a basic jailer’s license within the six months of employment

04

Do you have the ability complete Court Security Course (10999) and obtain Court Security Certification within one year of assignment?

• Yes
• i have the ability to obtain Court Security Certification within one year of assignment

05

Do you have the ability to complete Courts Training Protocols and demonstrate competency in courts operations?

• Yes
• No

06

Which of the following best describes your TCOLE Peace Officer License level?

• Basic Peace Officer
• Intermediate Peace Officer
• Advanced Peace Officer
• Master Peace Officer
• None of the above

07

Do any of the following apply to you as it relates to this position?

• Bailiff Experience
• Patrol experience
• Bilingual
• Court Security Course (10999)
• Court Security Certification
• Superion Training and Experience
• Taser Certification
• None of the above

08

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.

09

Please provide your full name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (no initials)
10

Please provide your date of birth. (MM/DD/YYYY)
11

Please provide your place of birth (city, county, state, and country)
12

Please Provide your Social Security Number (SSN)
13

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.
14

Did you ever serve in the United States military?

• Yes
• No

15

Which branch of the military? Type “N/A” if not applicable
16

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

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

17

Do you have social networking, instant messaging or other internet-based profiles?

• Yes
• No

18

List all your e-mail addresses below:
19

If yes, please list your screen names and service providers:
20

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

21

Please explain your answer below. Include the type of offense, date charged and date of discharge.Type “N/A” if not applicable
22

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.

23

Have you ever sold/distributed illegal substances? (e.g. marijuana, prescription drugs, crack, meth, etc.)

• Yes
• Never

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24

If you answered yes, please explain what kind of illegal substance you sold/distributed and the date you last did. If you answered “never”, please type N/A.
25

Have you ever used any form of marijuana?

• Yes
• No

26

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.
27

How many times have you used a prescription drug not prescribed to you?

• Once
• 2 or 3 times
• 4 or 5 times
• 6 or 7 times
• 8 or 9 times
• 10 or more times
• Weekly
• Monthly
• Never

28

When was the last possible date that you used a prescription drug not prescribed to you? Provide a specific date or at least month and year Type “N/A” if not applicable
29

Have you ever used any of the following drugs? (Select all that apply)

• Speed (Crystal meth, meth, crank, etc.)
• Cocaine
• LSD
• X.T.C. (Ecstasy)
• Heroine
• Steroids
• Opium
• Other illegal substances
• None of the above

30

If yes, please list the substance used and last possible date (day, month, year) you used any form of illegal drugs. Type “N/A” if not applicable
31

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

32

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…