Reserve Deputy Constable

Essential Functions

• Serves civil papers and executes warrants.
• Affords assistance to new officers in the field and in training the proper procedure for serving civil process to an individual or group.
• Provides public assistance to the general public.
• Affords assistance as a bailiff for the Justice of the Peace.
• Participates in traffic enforcement as requested.
• Effectively utilizes resources available to perform the job.
• Maintains TCOLE certification through approved training.
• Affords assurance that the services delivered by the Constable’s office meet quality and timeliness standards.
• Enforces traffic laws including school zones, construction zones, subdivisions and County roads.
• Follows up on cases being investigated and affords assistance to other agencies (e.g. fire, EMS, Department of Public Safety, traffic control, etc.) 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 affords assistance to medical personnel as needed.
• Executes warrants on wanted persons and extradites wanted persons from other jails.

Qualifications

• 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.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• 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.