Constable Deputy II
About The Position
The Constable Deputy II serves civil papers and warrants, provides courthouse security, assists other agencies, and performs general law enforcement duties. Work includes locating recipients at home or work, tracing missing persons, forwarding papers to the appropriate agency for service, making arrests, collecting fines, and transporting people to jail when necessary. The deputy prepares courtrooms for trials and jury selection, secures evidence when needed, responds to problems, makes necessary arrests, and maintains security during trials. The role also includes responding to emergencies involving other agencies, providing funeral escorts, answering complaint calls, conducting patrols, enforcing traffic laws, testifying in court, and working assigned cases. Related duties may be assigned as required. The position requires a current Texas Intermediate Peace Officer license and Civil Process Proficiency Certification. The employee must also maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history and be able to read, write, and speak English. Minimum education is high school graduation or a GED supplemented by specialized courses or training. The work involves light to medium physical demands, including walking or standing virtually all the time and regularly exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force, or using considerable manual skill, speed, and accuracy. The position routinely involves exposure to a broad range of hazards, including extreme weather, traffic, machinery, animals, disease, chemicals, violence, and other listed hazards.
Requirements
- Possess a valid, current Texas Intermediate Peace Officer license; this is mandatory.
- Possess Civil Process Proficiency Certification.
- Graduate from high school or hold a GED, supplemented by specialized courses or training.
- Maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Responsibilities
- Serve civil papers and warrants, including locating recipients, tracing missing persons, forwarding papers to the appropriate agency, making arrests, collecting fines, and transporting people 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 their fire or police personnel are in danger, answering calls for help, and providing funeral escorts.
- Perform general law enforcement duties, including responding to complaint calls, conducting patrols, enforcing traffic laws when necessary, testifying in court, and working assigned cases.
- Perform related work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
