Deputy Constable

About the role

The Deputy Constable is an appointed position, working under the direction of the appointing Constable. The Deputy Constable assists the Constable and assumes the full responsibility of the Constable in his or her absence. A Deputy Constable possesses the powers, and may perform the duties allowed by law, for the office of the Constable.

Job Contributions

• Serves all civil process presented by the Constable or other competent authority, including subpoenas, summons, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, writs of restitution (evictions), and writs of execution (property seizures)
• Makes civil arrests as ordered by the court
• Attends the Court of the Justice of the Peace to maintain order
• Prepares reports, including criminal supplemental reports and incident reports when needed
• Completes affidavits of service for return to the court of origin
• Interacts with Constable and Justice Court Staff on daily basis

Selection Procedure

• Candidates must submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive