• Entry Level Deputy
• Lateral Transfer Deputy
• ​Civilian Positions
• Pay & Benefits
• Hiring Process

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ENTRY LEVEL DEPUTY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ENTRY LEVEL DEPUTY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for hire as an entry level Deputy (Deputy VI), you must have a valid Peace Officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. You must also meet the following requirements:​

• ​Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must complete a physical agility test.
• Must pass a written examination.
• Must not have used marijuana within the last 24 months.
• Must not have used illegally, within the last ten years, a drug, narcotic or steroid, the possession or use of which is a felony offense.
• Must not ever have used a hallucinogenic drug.
• Must never have been convicted of or received community supervision for a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony.
• Must not have been convicted of or received community supervision for a Class B Misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
• Driving record should reflect prudence and maturity.
• Former military personnel must not have been convicted of any court-martial higher than a summary.
• Must have a stable employment and credit history.

For more information about Deputy positions please see below or contact:

Sergeant Christina Coronado
832-927-6229
christina.coronado@cd4.hcxt.net

Corporal Richard Delgado
932-927-6228
richard.delgado@cd4.hctx.net
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LATERAL TRANSFER DEPUTY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LATERAL DEPUTY REQUIREMENTS
​To be eligible for hire as a Lateral Deputy (Deputy V - I), you must have a valid Peace Officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. You must also meet all of the following requirements:

• Sworn Peace officer with at least twelve months of continuous, full time paid law enforcement experience from one (1) municipal, county, state or federal agency. 
• Twelve of those months must be in a traditional first responder position (this must be verified).
• Must have no more than a 45 day break in service from previous law enforcement agency.
• Must be willing to be assigned to the patrol division.
• Six month probation period with this agency must be completed.
• Applicant may be credited with up to fourteen years of prior service. Credit for years served is effective upon hiring. (Restrictions apply).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must complete a physical agility test.
• Must pass a written examination.
• Must not have used marijuana within the last 24 months.
• Must not have used illegally, within the last ten years, a drug, narcotic or steroid, the possession or use of which is a felony offense.
• Must not ever have used a hallucinogenic drug.
• Must never have been convicted of or received community supervision for a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony.
• Must not have been convicted of or received community supervision for a Class B Misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
• Driving record should reflect prudence and maturity.
• Former military personnel must not have been convicted of any court-martial higher than a summary.
• Must have a stable employment and credit history.

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​For more information about Deputy positions please see below or contact:

Sergeant Christina Coronado
832-927-6229
christina.coronado@cd4.hcxt.net

Corporal Richard Delgado
932-927-6228
richard.delgado@cd4.hctx.net

CIVILIAN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: COMMUNICATIONS CENTER & CLERICAL

• 18 years of age minimum. No maximum age limit
• Must be able to obtain a Basic Telecommunicator license awarded by TCOLE.
• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• If a military veteran, applicants must have an honorable discharge only.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Eye-sight must be correctable to 20/20.
• Hearing must be normal.
• Must pass entry level written testing.
• Show no trace of illegal drug usage.
• Must never have been convicted of crime greater than a Class B Misdemeanor.
• Applicants must have good credit.
• Applicants will be interviewed.
• Applicants must complete all phases of the required testing.
• Applicants must be willing to accept any assignment or shift.
• A thorough background investigation will be done on all applicants.
• All costs for the application process, including medical testing, travel, parking etc., are to be paid by the applicant.​

For more information on civilian positions please see below or contact:

Sergeant Christina Coronado
832-927-6229
christina.coronado@cd4.hcxt.net

Corporal Richard Delgado
932-927-6228
richard.delgado@cd4.hctx.net

PAY & BENEFITS

Constable Salary Schedules

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

• Email the Precinct 4 Recruiting Unit to schedule a test date​
• Download and Complete Employment Pre-Application
• Successfully Complete Physical Agility Course, Timed Run, and Written Examination (POST)
• Physical Agility Course and Run Consist of the following:
  • 1.5 mile run in 16 minutes 30 seconds
  • Climb a 6 foot wall while wearing a weighted belt
  • Climb up and down a flight of stairs without using handrails while wearing a weighted belt
  • Drag a 180 lb dummy approximately 30 yards while wearing a weighted belt
  • Carry weighted bags approximately 30 yards while wearing a weighted belt
• Complete Personal History Statement (PHS) and Employment Application (provided upon successful testing)
• Meet with Precinct 4 Recruiting Division to Submit and Review PHS and Employment Application
• Successfully Pass Psychological Exam  (TCOLE L-3 Form) If Applicable (Applicant's Expense)
• Successfully Pass Oral Board Interview
• Successfully Pass Background Investigation
• Chief Review
• Receive Conditional Offer of Employment
• Successfully Pass Firearm's Qualification
• Successfully Pass Medical Physical and Drug Screen
• Swear in with the Constable