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Sheriff - Freddie Poor
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications at this time for employment. NOTICE: An Applicant interested in any of GCSO position's shall first download, complete and return the Request for Application Form, per the instructions on the downloadable form.
GCSO will E-mail the Applicant an application after the Request for Application Form, has been returned, and received by one of the GCSO Recruiter's before the Recruitment Period expires. The person requesting the application must be the Applicant. The Applicant must use his or her own E-mail address when requesting the application. If the Applicant does not have an E-mail address, the Applicant shall obtain one on his or her own, so a Recruiter can send the Applicant an application. GCSO WILL NOT mail applications through the US Postal Service*.
When the Applicant's "Request for Application" is processed, a GCSO Recruiter will E-mail the Applicant an application to the E-mail address provided on the request. If you need assistance in printing and completing the Request for Application Form or the Application, you may contact the Texas Workforce Commission Office nearest to you for assistance. (http://www.workintexas.com)
When the application arrives in your E-Mail, the application shall be printed per the instructions in the E-mail. The applicant shall complete the application per the instructions on the application. The applicant shall attach all of the required documents, per the instructions on the application. When finalizing the application, the Applicant shall sign the application in the presence of a Notary. (Notaries are available at most banks.)
When the Applicant returns the application, there is shall be no expectation to speak to a recruiter or the Sheriff. Delivery by Certified Mail through the US Postal Service is the easiest practice. If the Applicant has to return the application in person to the Jail Visitation Lobby, it is HIGHLY ADVISED to avoid returning the application during the Jail Inmate Visitation Hours. The Jail Lobby Visitation Deputy assumes no responsibility in the acceptance, timeliness or completeness of the application. As a courtesy, if the Jail Visitation Lobby Deputy may check the application prior to receipt. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure the application is ready for review. Applications with discrepancy's, missing documents, false or misleading information, will be removed from the application process. Upon completion of the application package as prescribed, return the application by your hand or by Certified Mail through the US Postal Service to:
The Jail Visitation Lobby Desk is open 24/7/365. NOTICE: Galveston County Human Resources DOES NOT HANDLE the Galveston County Sheriff's Office Applications. Applications that are turned in from GCHR, will not be processed. Finally, thank you for you interest in the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.
GALVESTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT To interact with Federal, State and Local government agencies and private sector leaders to develop and carry out a strategic plan for public safety through education, crime prevention, intervention, and law enforcement, protecting the rights of all citizens within Galveston County and affording all inmates their right to due process in accord- with the U.S. Constitution. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The Galveston County Sheriff's Office is seeking those individuals who are interested in a career with our agency in the above listed open positions. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ WELCOME Dear Potential Employee, As Sheriff of Galveston County, I encourage you to join our team of outstanding law enforcement professionals and to accept the challenge of providing the finest law enforcement service in our community. As an agency with a proud history, we are seeking new employees who are interested in serving our community with pride and dignity. There are many opportunities awaiting qualified men and women who are willing to demonstrate their abilities and allegiance to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Galveston County. Freddie Poor, Sheriff ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ GALVESTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HISTORY The office of Sheriff was created and established by the Texas State Constitution. The Galveston County Sheriff's Office was created in 1838 and operated under the control of seven (7) different sheriff's during the twentieth century. Over the years the agency has increased in size to more than 300 regular and reserve deputies. Under Sheriff Poor's command the deputies have the opportunity to expand their careers and challenge their talents in more than a dozen operational divisions including Administration, Civil Process, Corrections, Communications, Criminal Investigations, Identification, Marine, Mental Health Patrol, Reserve, Training, and Warrant's. Operating and maintaining the county jail is one of the most important constitutionally-mandated duties of the Sheriff. A steady growth in inmate population impacts the agency and the county as a whole, as we do our best to provide more with less. As we move further in to the 21st century pro-active law enforcement which includes more training and education for deputies will continue to be one of the critical personnel areas ensuring our agency is run effectively, efficiently, and safely. For those individuals willing to meet the challenge, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office can be a rewarding place to begin, and continue, a career in law enforcement and corrections. The Galveston County Sheriff's Office seeks to fill those vacancies available with individuals interested in growth potential through professionalism. Cooperative efforts with the citizens and county, reinforces our pledge to "Protect and Serve." ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Galveston County Jail 5700 Avenue H Galveston, Texas 77551 Directions/Map to the Galveston County Jail, TX 77551-8100, US For additional application information: so.employment@co.galveston.tx.us ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The Galveston County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊
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