Constable Deputy Sr.

About the role

Performs timely service of all criminal and civil processes issued by the courts and enforces local, state and federal laws. This classification serves as a lead/senior level and/or oversees a special detail of a program within the constable's office and engages in investigatory duties with minimal supervision as required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state and federal laws and serve as a liaison to other agencies and the public.
• Deliver and execute civil process papers; maintain records and files of executions received.
• Seize property under court orders and hold auctions on levied property.
• Enforce local, state, federal, and compulsory school attendance laws as required.
• Respond to inquiries and serve as liaison to other agencies and the public.
• Transport prisoners to jail and may transport persons committed to mental institutions to a state hospital.
• Serve warrants and make arrests.
• Serve as a bailiff for Justice of the Peace court.
• Respond to major emergencies and disasters.
• Assist with decisions concerning a law‑enforcement unit, and train, educate and assist new Deputy Constables.
• Provide building security services and person inspections.
• Perform traffic‑related functions as needed.
• Check title and serial numbers on vehicles, maintain patrol vehicles, and search for missing persons.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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+ accredited college credit hours or 2 years of honorable military service).
• Honorably discharged from the Military and any prior law‑enforcement agency.
• Advanced or higher certification as a law‑enforcement officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Active TCOLE Peace Officer License.
• Two (2) years of law‑enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency.

Licenses, Certifications, and Special Requirements

• Basic certification as a law‑enforcement officer by TCOLE (required).
• Intermediate or higher law‑enforcement officer certification from TCOLE (preferred).
• Civil Process Proficiency certification from TCOLE (preferred).

Skills

• Knowledge of: Criminal and civil justice systems, law‑enforcement processes and arrest practices, rules of civil procedure, Class C warrants.
• Skill in: Writing incident reports, communicating effectively, use of a firearm.
• Ability to: Execute warrants, respond to unexpected situations professionally, safely operate a police vehicle, write clear incident reports.

Work Environment

• Constant standing, handling, use of vision and depth perception.
• Frequent reaching, forceful gripping, fine dexterity; occasional sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling/crouching, bending/squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, talking.
• Exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures; potential danger from contact with criminals and suspects.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle, firearm, radio, and computer equipment safely.

Schedule

Work Hours: Monday‑Thursday (10 hrs) or Tuesday‑Friday (10 hrs); occasional nights, holidays, and weekends.

Location

8656 State Hwy 71, Austin, TX 78735