Mental Health Deputy
Mental Health Deputies preserves the peace within Lubbock County by use of all lawful means and shall, when authorized by law, interfere to prevent and suppress crime. The Mental Health Deputy Program will help improve the crisis response system by diverting people in need of behavioral health crisis services from hospitals and jails to community-based alternatives that provide effective behavioral health treatment at less cost. Mental Health Deputies are officers specially trained in crisis intervention through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement who work collaboratively with the community and crisis-response teams. Mental Health Deputies responsibilities include, but are not limited to: coordinating with the Patrol Division personnel to respond to requests for crisis intervention for individuals identified to be in a behavioral health emergency, promoting collaboration between local law enforcement and mental health professionals, diverting individuals from unnecessary arrests and bookings, providing timely crisis intervention and crisis stabilization services, transporting individuals requiring admission to an inpatient mental health facility, and providing referrals and linkage to long-term community mental health services.
Position Requirements: A Basic Peace Officer’s License from TCOLE, A High School Diploma or GED, and a valid Texas Driver’s License are required. Physical assessment will be required consisting of a one mile run in under 12:30 minutes, be able to complete 20 pushups in a minute and 20 sit-ups in a minute. A firearms qualification with department issued weapon prior to interview. Those selected for this position will also need to obtain a Mental Health Peace Officer Certification within one year of selection.
To be considered for the position, an online application will need to be submitted. If you meet the qualifications for the position the Human Resource Department will email you the Personal History Statement. If you do not receive an email with the Personal History Statement attached; please check your application status online. Should you receive a Personal History Statement it must be completed and returned within seven days to the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, 712 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas, 79401, or mailed to PO Box 10536, Lubbock, TX 79408.
Starting salary: $56,800.64 annually
Detention Officer
To maintain the immediate security, care and control of inmates and the Lubbock County Detention Center structure, ensuring compliance with all local policy and procedure and Texas minimum jail standards.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Must be able to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally. An individual must have the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances. Officers will obtain a basic understanding of standards established by the Texas Minimum Jail Standards, Lubbock County and Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures. Officers must possess the ability to work independently in the absence of supervision. Employees will maintain physical conditioning appropriate for the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: subdue resisting individuals, lift and carry moderate weight materials, stand or sit for extended periods, operate assigned equipment. Employees will be required to effectively handle the work environment and conditions, which involve responding to emergency situations, working closely with others, irregular work hours, exposure to bodily fluids and effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to armed/dangerous persons and communicable diseases. Officers must also maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgement and rational thinking under dangerous circumstances, evaluating various options and alternatives, choosing appropriate and reasonable courses of action, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities during training and testing processes.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain a Basic Jailer’s License Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Starting Salary $27.308/hr. $56,800.64 annually.
Communications Operator
Communications Operator to receive and processes 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls through various methods. Ability to maintain composure during high stress situations and efficiently multi-task in constrictive time frames. Ability to operate multiple computer software programs, operator standard office equipment and two-way radios.
Position Requirements
Required: High school diploma or GED, minimum of one year of uninterrupted experience in public contact and clerical work along with the ability to type at a speed of 45 wpm and be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must attach documentation of most recent typing score to their application. To be considered for the position, an online application will need to be submitted. If you meet the qualifications for the position the Human Resource Department will email you the Personal History Statement. If you do not receive an email with the Personal History Statement attached; please check your application status online. Should you receive a Personal History Statement it must be completed and returned within seven days to the Lubbock County sheriff’s Office, 712 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas, or mailed to PO Box 10536, Lubbock, TX 79408.
Starting Salary: $44,620.16 annually
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