Constable I

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

This is the first level of constable work. Constables are uniformed, sworn Peace Officers who carry firearms and possess the power of arrest. Employees independently perform protection and security services within court facilities and assist with serving and executing legal documents in the community. The position receives general supervision from a technical or administrative supervisor, who provides direction on assignments and regularly reviews progress, accuracy, and quality of work; additional advice or assistance is available as needed. The role involves armed enforcement, protection, and security work, as well as assisting higher-level staff with field work. Constables inspect courtrooms and facilities for explosives, firearms, and weapons; search people entering facilities; confiscate unauthorized weapons and contraband; and take custody of evidence. They also set up, operate, troubleshoot, and monitor electronic security and audiovisual equipment, and communicate with judicial personnel, law enforcement agencies, contracted security, and the public to maintain security, control behavior, and exchange information.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have at least six months of experience in security, such as providing protective services to people, facilities, or grounds against trespassing, theft, and other conditions.
Have at least six months of experience in record keeping, such as maintaining records and logs and managing filing systems.
Have at least six months of experience using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve or inquire about, and report on data.
Agree, as a condition of hire, to successfully complete a 50-hour firearms training program and training in handcuffs, chemical defense spray, baton, and wand approved by the Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. Delaware POST Certification or equivalent may satisfy this requirement.

Responsibilities

Perform armed enforcement, protection, and security work, and assist higher-level staff with field work.
Inspect assigned courtrooms and court facilities for explosives, firearms, and weapons.
Search individuals entering court facilities, confiscate unauthorized weapons and contraband, and take custody of evidence, which may include securing guns, ammunition, and knives.
Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and monitor electronic equipment, including CCTV, paging systems, wireless microphones, audiovisual systems, audio and video recorders, overhead projectors, two-way radios, metal detectors, surveillance cameras, and panic alarms.
Communicate with judicial personnel, law enforcement agencies, contracted security, and the public to maintain security, control behavior, and gather, relay, or provide information.
Assist in serving and executing legal documents in the community.