Constable Deputy II

Bell County - Texas • Killeen, TX

3d

About The Position

The Constable Deputy II serves civil papers and warrants by locating recipients at their residences or workplaces, tracing missing persons, forwarding papers to the appropriate agency for service, making arrests, collecting fines, and transporting people to jail when necessary. The position provides courthouse security, including preparing courtrooms for trials and jury selection, securing evidence when needed, responding to problems, making necessary arrests, and maintaining security during trials.

The deputy assists other agencies by responding to emergencies when fire or police personnel are in danger, answering calls for assistance from other agencies, and providing funeral escorts. General law enforcement duties include responding to complaint calls, conducting patrols, enforcing traffic laws when necessary, testifying in court, and working assigned cases. The position also performs related work as required. Management may assign additional functions related to the work as necessary.

The job requires a current Texas Intermediate Peace Officer license and Civil Process Proficiency Certification, as well as a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. A high school diploma or GED supplemented by specialized courses or training is required, along with the ability to speak, read, and write English.

The work involves walking or standing virtually all the time and regularly exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force, or using fingers, hands, or limbs with considerable skill, adeptness, and speed in tasks requiring close tolerances or accuracy. The environment routinely and frequently exposes the employee to hazards including varied lighting, dust and pollen, extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise, animals and wildlife, vibration, fumes and noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, radiation, disease and pathogens, toxic or caustic chemicals, explosives, violence, and other extreme hazards.

Requirements

• Must have a valid current Texas Intermediate Peace Officer license.
• Must possess Civil Process Proficiency Certification.
• High school graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses or training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must meet the stated physical demands, including walking or standing virtually all of the time and regularly exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force or performing tasks requiring considerable manual skill and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve civil papers and warrants, including locating recipients at residences or workplaces and sending papers to the proper agency for service.
• Trace missing persons.
• Make arrests, collect fines, and transport persons to jail when necessary.
• Provide courthouse security by preparing courtrooms for trials and jury selection, securing evidence when necessary, responding to problems, making necessary arrests, and maintaining security during trials.
• Assist other agencies by responding to emergencies when fire or police personnel are in danger, answering calls for assistance, and providing funeral escorts.
• Respond to complaint calls and perform general patrol duties.
• Enforce traffic laws when necessary.
• Testify in court and work assigned cases.
• Perform related work and additional functions as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED