Deputy Constable

Responsibilities

• Serves civil papers and executes warrants.
• Affords assistance to new officers in the field and provides instruction on proper procedure for serving civil process to an individual or group.
• Provides public assistance to the general public.
• Serves as a bailiff for the Justice of the Peace and County Court at Law.
• Provides traffic enforcement and control.
• Participates in training on subjects such as state and local criminal, civil, and traffic laws, and traffic enforcement, including vehicle stop and approach techniques, and the proper use or radar units.
• Effectively utilizes resources available to perform the job.
• Maintains TCOLE certification through approved training.
• Enforces traffic laws including school zones, construction zones, subdivisions, and County roads.
• Prepares written and oral reports and presentations.
• Follows up on cases being investigated and assists other agencies (e.g. Fire, EMS, Department of Public Safety and other public safety agencies) and testifies in courts as needed.
• Maintains patrol vehicle and equipment issued.
• Maintains a high profile in the community and participates in community outreach and education programs as required by the Constable.
• Observes activities and initiates appropriate actions while on patrol.
• Responds to major traffic accidents and assists medical personnel as needed.
• Performs civil standby to ensure no violence occurs between members of the public.
• Answers civil questions and assists public with non-law enforcement related problems.
• Attends and participates in public meetings as requested by the public or assigned by the Constable.
• Executes warrants on wanted persons and extradites wanted persons from other jails.
• Responds to emergencies and criminal incidents.

Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Any equivalent combination of experience or training may be substituted one year for year basis.
• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Requires 3 to 5 years of law enforcement experience.
• Class C Drivers License. May be required to possess a Class M (Motorcycle) Drivers License.
• Certification as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
• Ability to maintain firearms proficiency.
• Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for the State of Texas.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.