Must be a US Citizen.
Must be 20 years of age, 21 years of age for armed assignments.
High school Diploma or GED.
Must qualify with weapon annually in accordance with TCSO standards.
Must meet the Physical Readiness Testing requirements according to TCSO policy.
Must attain a Jailer’s License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one (1) year of initial employment with TCSO.
Possess a valid Drivers’ License.
Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally
Must be able to lift and wear an approximately 40 pound Self Contained breathing apparatus for emergencies during fires
Must be able to partially lift and drag an average weight person of 150 lbs., a distance of 75 feet for the evacuation of individuals unable to assist themselves during emergencies
Must be able to physically restrain hostile and combative subjects
Must be able to participate in defensive tactics training and annual refresher training.
Must be able to work any shift
Must be able to communicate in clear English during emergencies.
Must have sufficient vision without glasses to defend self and others and perform mandatory life safety functions.
Dual vision is required.
All officers are required to take and pass vision tests each year.
Vision must be correctable to 20/20 or better with uncorrected vision of 20/200 or better.
Corrected visual acuity should be at least 20/20 (both eyes) and 20/40 (each eye).
For applicants who have completed refractive surgery to correct vision, the operating physician must complete a Corrected Vision Surgical Form.
Must have normal hearing in both ears.
Hearing sensitivity thresholds are within 25 dB measured at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000Hz and 3000Hz averaged together.
If a person does not have normal hearing a medical specialist evaluation is required in order for the candidate to be considered for hire.
Uncontrolled seizures of any kind are disqualifying.
Applicants with a history of a seizure must be able to control the disorder by medication, be seizure free for one year and sign the Notification, understanding and commitment.
TCOLE exam required, Physical and Psychological Exam, Drug and Alcohol Test, Criminal, Credit, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.
