Constable Deputy

Job Summary

Duties And Responsibilities

Delivers and executes civil process papers, maintains records and files of executions received.

Seizes property under court orders and holds auction on levied property.

Enforces local, state, federal, and compulsory school attendance laws as required.

Responds to inquiries and serves as liaison to other agencies and the public.

Transports prisoners to jail and may transport persons committed to mental institutions to state hospital.

Serves warrants, makes arrests.

Serves as a bailiff for Justice of the Peace court.

Responds to major emergencies and disasters.

May perform the following additional duties (varies with the precinct assigned):

• Provides building security services and person inspections.
• May perform traffic related functions.
• Checks title and serial numbers on vehicles, maintains patrol vehicles, and searches for missing persons.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalency certificate with no felony convictions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or at least 18 years of age with 60 or more hours of accredited college credits or 2 years of military service with an honorable discharge.
• Requires active peace officer license.
• Must obtain a basic certification as a law enforcement officer from TCOLE within one (1) year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Criminal Justice System.
• Law enforcement process and arrest practices.
• Skills in: Effective communication.
• Use of firearms.
• Ability to: Write incident reports.
• Execute warrants.
• Respond to unexpected situations in a reasonable and professional manner.
• Safely operate a police vehicle.

Work Environment & Other Information

• Constant standing, handling, use of vision, depth perception.
• Frequent reaching, forceful gripping, use of fine dexterity.
• Occasional sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling/crouching, bending/squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, talking.
• Exposure to excessive heat and cold (outdoor conditions); job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspects.
• Must be able to perform physical functions associated with operating a motor vehicle, safely operate a firearm, radio equipment and computer equipment.

Department

Criminal

Driving

Required

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Employment Background Checks

• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Physical Exam
• Psiological Exam