Public Works, Water, Wastewater Crew Member

About the role

Responsible for serving civil process and warrants, investigating criminal law violations and filing cases with the Justice Court and District Attorney. Responsible for courtroom security and safety and conducting building security.

Responsibilities

• Executes civil process, writs and warrants.
• Assists the District Attorney’s Office and Probation Department with making arrests.
• Patrols area and maintains awareness of Precinct for crime prevention.
• Provides enforcement at civil standbys.
• Performs refuse and traffic enforcement.
• Affords assistance to all law enforcement agencies.
• Collections executions on judgments.
• Prepares all court documents for return after execution.
• Provides security for courthouse and acts as court bailiff.
• Maintains and secures the court room.
• Affords assistance to the general public with information and direction in court or in the County facility.
• Affords assistance to the court personnel in obtaining and securing jury services or sequestering a jury panel.
• Conducts warrant checks or confirms warrants on defendants.
• Provides security for all County buildings or departments in the Precinct as requested.
• Might perform some administrative duties for the Judge.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or 60 hours college and three (3) years law enforcement experience or a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and one (1) year law enforcement experience or five (5) years law enforcement experience or any equivalent combination based on 30 college hours equaling one (1) year of experience.
• Valid and current Texas Driver’s License.
• Valid and current TCLEOSE Certification.
• Demonstration of firearm proficiency.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Associate’s degree or 60 hours college and three (3) years law enforcement experience or a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and one (1) year law enforcement experience or five (5) years law enforcement experience or any equivalent combination based on 30 college hours equaling one (1) year of experience.
• Valid and current Texas Driver’s License.
• Valid and current TCLEOSE Certification.
• Demonstration of firearm proficiency.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Skills

• Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel and twist the upper body. Use of a vehicle is required to perform the essential job functions. Incumbent must be able to respond to emergency situations which may include the use of physical force.

Benefits

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation).