Deputy Constable

Jefferson County • Beaumont, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Upholds law and order, serves Civil and Criminal papers on behalf of court and act as Bailiff for Justice of the Peace Courts within jurisdiction. Duties & Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Serves Civil and Criminal papers as directed by the court including: Civil Citations, TRO’s, Subpoenas, Sequestrations, Attachments, etc.; makes arrest of suspects when necessary. Performs Bailiff Duties in Justice of the Peace courts and maintain overall security in the courtroom. Assists all Law Enforcement agencies as required and issues traffic citations as necessary. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Other Job Functions : Performs other job related duties, as directed. NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Texas Peace Officer Certification
• Valid Texas drivers license
• Certified in use of firearms
• Knowledge of Civil and Criminal codes
• Knowledge of effective and safe Law Enforcement procedures
• Work requires knowledge of Civil and Criminal codes
• Independent decision making based on circumstances at times
• Accurate in details
• Able to deal with people
• Employee makes independent decisions and insures enforcement of laws
• Driving indicates exposure to potential traffic hazards
• Exposure to potential danger
• Must observe appropriate precautions
• Work is stressful
• Requires walking
• Irregular hours
• Working alone
• Work requires long periods of sitting both in a vehicle and in court during hearings
• Employee repeatedly gets in and out of vehicle
• Work requires physical fitness to effect arrests (both simple and combative)
• Requires lifting and/or moving objects such as appliances, pianos, stereo equipment, and various other household items
• Requires bending, stooping, and laying on the floor in order to obtain serial numbers from household items

Responsibilities

• Serves Civil and Criminal papers as directed by the court including: Civil Citations, TRO’s, Subpoenas, Sequestrations, Attachments, etc.
• Makes arrest of suspects when necessary.
• Performs Bailiff Duties in Justice of the Peace courts and maintain overall security in the courtroom.
• Assists all Law Enforcement agencies as required.
• Issues traffic citations as necessary.
• Performs other job related duties, as directed.

What This Job Offers

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