Constable Deputy Civil Division

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

Constable 5

Location

1003 Guadalupe Street