Deputy Constable Contract - Constable, PCT. 1/Katy

Responsibilities

• Patrols and detects violations of state laws and local regulations, makes violator contacts, and places violators in custody or issues citations or warnings.
• Patrols contract area with appropriate action to reduce crime, traffic violations, and crashes.
• Captures personnel, traffic, and criminal investigations; prepares complaints and cases for presentation in court; preserves and presents physical evidence; testifies in court; and reports disposition of cases.
• Serves search and criminal warrants.
• Ars arrest, processes, and transports offenders.
• Participates in disaster rescue operations; responds to critical incidents and major investigations; cares for the injured; controls crowds; directs traffic.
• Removes debris from roadways; assists stranded motorists; and arranges for transportation, repair or towing services.
• Uses effective methods and resources to apprehend criminals, rescue victims, seize illegal contraband, detect and prevent terrorist attacks, and disrupt criminal organizations.
• Administers first aid in emergency situations, and contacts friends or relatives of deceased or injured individuals as needed.
• Answers inquiries pertaining to legal, policy, or procedural information.
• Plans and participates in safety programs.
• Trains consistently with issued weapons and equipment and maintains all equipment in proper condition.
• Maintains proficiency in use-of-force tactics and uses appropriate force to avoid injury to the officer or suspect.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• TCOLE Certification or currently enrolled in a TCOLE Police Academy.
• Knowledge of law enforcement methods, traffic and criminal laws and regulations, agency policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations, evidence collection and handling, and court systems and procedures.
• Ability to carry out duties with integrity and honesty.
• Ability to decide the appropriate use of force and use of deadly force.
• Ability to deal with situations of extreme stress and danger.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions under stress.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to provide guidance to others.
• Ability to administer first aid.
• Ability to use appropriate physical and defensive tactics.
• Ability to operate law enforcement vehicles.
• Ability to use and care for weapons, firearms and equipment.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Salary Range

SALARY RANGE: $33.60 Min to - $50.40 Max USD Hourly based on qualifications; Certification pay available in addition to salary.

Closing Date

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

Benefits

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits including 13 paid holidays per year.

About the Role

The Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office is an accredited law enforcement agency with 64 sworn personnel serving the north and northwest portions of Fort Bend County including the areas of Katy, Fulshear, Simonton, Richmond, Rosenberg, and Orchard. Our patrol-contract division provides law enforcement service to contracted areas. Our mission is to partner with the community to solve problems, enforce the law and provide courteous, professional law enforcement service.

Requirements

Required to work irregular hours and long shifts as necessary.

May interact with individuals with mental and emotional illnesses.

May be exposed to traumatic situations and graphic material.

Skills

None specified

Benefits

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $33.60 Min to - $50.40 Max USD Hourly based on qualifications; Certification pay available in addition to salary.

Schedule

Irregular hours and long shifts as necessary.