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Guadalupe County Employment Benefits
The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office located in Seguin, Texas offers a competitive salary comparable to surrounding agencies.
Effective October 1, 2024 starting hourly pay for new patrol deputies is $32.14
Earn up to two weeks paid vacation after one year which increases with tenure at the department along with paid holidays, sick time can be used after 60 day waiting period, longevity pay, paid employee medical insurance after sixty days, life insurance and county contribution of 2:1 into TCDRS at time of retirement. Take home vehicle if you live within 25 miles from the Sheriff's Office.
Certification Pay
Intermediate License: $650.00 Yearly
Advanced License: $1,300.00 Yearly
Masters License: $2,600.00 Yearly
The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office offers many paths of career advancement and divisions that one day you could be part of. Included divisions are Patrol, Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Warrants, Courthouse Security, Transport, Civil Process, Criminal Investigations, Auto Theft, Mental Health Unit, and Narcotics.
Along with those above, there are opportunities to be a member of the Negotiations Team, SWAT, K-9, Gang Unit, Drone Unit or a Field Training Officer.
Physical requirements are as follows:
12 - push-ups in 1 minute
22 - sit-ups in 1 minute
1.5 mile run in 16 minutes 31 seconds
Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office Employment Application
This application is required to be completed
Contact
Patrol Sgt. Donnie White ( donnie.white@guadalupetx.gov )
(830) 743-0351
Training Sgt. DeLane Barnes ( delane.barnes@guadalupetx.gov )
Or call 830-379-1224
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Adult Detention Officer
Effective October 1, 2024 starting hourly pay for new Uncertified Detention Officers is $26.62 hourly and for TCOLE Certified Detention Officers it is $27.85 hourly
Earn up to two weeks paid vacation after one year which increases with tenure at the department along with 11 paid holidays, paid sick time can be used after 60 day waiting period, longevity pay,
paid employee medical insurance after sixty days, life insurance and county contribution of 2:1 into TCDRS at time of retirement.
Certification Pay
Intermediate License: $520.00 Yearly
Advanced License: $1,040.00 Yearly
Masters License: $2,080.00 Yearly
S.E.R.T. Certification: $2080.00 Yearly
The Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center offers career advancement as well as other opportunities to be involved in. These include the following: Courthouse Security, Transports, Hospital Duty,
Mental Health Officer, Special Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.), Detention Training Officer and Gang Unit.
Physical requirements are as follows:
12 - push-ups in 1 minute
22 - sit-ups in 1 minute
160lb dummy drag with a partner while wearing a SCBA and blacked out mask in 5 minutes
Must have a High School Diploma or GED and have no criminal record above a Class B within the last ten years. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Preferably some jail experience and you must have a current Texas Driver License.
If downloading an application you will need to deliver the Sheriff's Office application/background packet to Jail Administration, C/O Veronica Vela, at 2617 N. Guadalupe St. Seguin, Texas 78155.
Detention Officer Job Description.pdf
Guadalupe County Detention Center Employment Application
This application is required to be completed
Contact
Operations Lt. Albert Cerda - (jose.cerda@co.guadalupe.tx.us) (830) 305-0225
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Telecommunications Operator (Dispatcher)
Starting salary will be $25.07 per hour. Upon certification, the salary will increase to $26.83 per hour. Benefits include Medical Insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and retirement account, $20,000 Life Insurance Policy and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, ability to handle stressful situations, have telephone, typing, computer data entry and multi-tasking skills. Knowledge in radio and teletype duties preferred. Must be willing to work shift work. * On the job training will be provided.* Great career opportunity, providing services to the public in a much needed and respected field.
This position ensures efficient, effective handling of police calls coming in either by telephone or two-way radio and obtains and shares needed information via Teletype equipment. This position reports to the Dispatch Supervisor and the Captain. This is a non-supervisory position that works closely by telephone, radio, Teletype, or in person with other employees of the Sheriff's Department, other police departments, and law enforcement agencies, and the general public. Essential Duties* Operates two-way radios and Teletype; Receives and records incoming calls on both the telephone and two-way radio, evaluates calls, and directs calls to appropriate staff, officers, and/or agencies; Monitors radio frequencies of law enforcement, fire and ambulance personnel; Dispatches appropriate units for emergencies; Enters stolen property, missing persons, runaway reports, etc. into computer and performs computer checks of same; Enters information into Texas and National Crime Information computer systems, and validates information against printed reports; Maintains various files and records in an up-to-date manner; Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
Completed application and background packet will need to be delivered to Sheriff Arnold Zwicke at the Sheriff's Office located at 2617 N. Guadalupe, Seguin, TX. Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
621-DISPATCHER2 Job description.pdf
Personal History Packet Fillable 011025.pdf
This application is required to be completed
Contact
Telecommunications Supervisor
Tracy Albrecht
830-379-1224 Ext 2243
tracy.albrecht@co.guadalupe.tx.us