The deputy will be part of a specialized unit responsible for monitoring and maintaining security on the land and waterside areas of the Houston Ship Channel Security District under the general supervision of the HCSO SMAG Sergeant. The assignment will be inside the United States Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston building, located at 13411 Hillard St., Houston, Texas 77034

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Views, records, and gathers information from video feeds, which are strategically placed on the landside and waterside throughout the Houston Ship Channel Security District
• Compiles and disseminates intelligence gathered to the HCSO, other law enforcement agencies, and the military
• Assists the HCSO, other law enforcement agencies, and the military with intelligence requests
• Maintains equipment assigned to the SMAG unit
• Completes and enters reports associated with the assignment
• Other duties as assigned

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.

• Must be an honorably retired Peace Officer
• Basic Peace Officer License (minimum)
• Basic understanding of electronics, digital audio/video equipment
• Must protect sensitive/confidential information
• Must have an excellent attendance record

Knowledge of:

• The Texas Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedures
• Basic understanding of computers, electronics, digital audio/video equipment

Skilled In:

• Demonstration of proficiency in the use of Superion/ARS, JWEB, JOTS, and other computer programs
• Superion/ARS, JWEB, JOTS, and be able to submit Superion or other reports you completed

Ability to:

• Obtain a secret clearance through the Department of Homeland Security. Any credit issues or judgments will disqualify a person
• For call-out assignments or extended duty hours in case of an emergency
• Maintain professional relationships with HCSO, other law enforcement agencies, and the military
• Communicate via radio, telephone, email, and text message (Bridge4PS platform) with personnel assigned to the HCSO Marine Division, the City of Houston, Texas Parks, and Wildlife, and the United States Coast Guard who patrol the Houston Ship Channel
• Accept, attend, and complete additional training associated with this assignment
• Work the day shift, evening shift, or night shift

• Previous patrol/investigative assignment
• Advanced understanding of video and computers and must be able to demonstrate advanced understanding
• Bilingual
• Currently hold or have held a secret clearance

Hours: To Be Determined

Note:

• All areas of the application must be complete including education and employment

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.