Deputy Constable

Lubbock County • Lubbock TX 79401, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to Constable Precinct 4, this role is responsible for serving criminal and/or civil processes as issued by the judicial system, as well as enforcing local, state, and federal laws. The position involves providing security and bailiff duties at the entrance to Justice Court facilities and in and around the courtroom, escorting jury panels, and monitoring and assisting defendants, attorneys, and visitors. Additionally, the Deputy Constable will go out into the community to serve various legal papers and orders, check addresses, conduct research to obtain correct information, research criminal justice information systems, contact employers, and make personal contact with attorneys and members of the Criminal District Attorney's staff and plaintiff to develop contact. The role also includes maintaining logs and records of service attempts, returning court documents to the proper jurisdiction, enforcing laws which may result in issuing a citation, making an on-sight arrest, serving a criminal warrant, or other action that results in apprehending violators and taking them before a magistrate. The Deputy Constable will also prepare incident reports, complete administrative forms, and maintain activity logs. There may be exposure to risk of bodily injury, and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate
• Proficient knowledge of law enforcement and security operations and the responsibilities of a peace officer
• Minimum of a Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and an insurable driving record
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Knowledge of local laws, ordinances and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement standards and procedures pertaining to court security and operations.
• Some knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain discipline and order in the courts.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
• Ability to be accountable for inventory/property management.
• Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to use computers for data entry.
• Ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to use highly technical computer applications.
• Ability to use or repair light to medium equipment.
• Must have physical stamina to control persons who may be agitated or resistant.
• Constantly operates a two-way radio, cellular phone, handgun, and handcuffs.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Positions self to perform essential functions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Nice To Haves

• May be required to work evening and weekend shifts
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• If applicable, must be provided a DD214 with an honorable discharge status

Responsibilities

• Provides security and bailiff duties at the entrance to Justice Court facilities and in and around the courtroom; escorts jury panels; monitors and assists defendants, witnesses, attorneys and visitors
• Goes out in the community to serve legal papers and orders such as Writs of Attachment, Writs of Execution, Writs of Garnishment, Writs of Possession, Writs of Sequestration, Distress Warrants, Orders of Sale, Subpoenas, and Temporary Restraining Orders
• Checks addresses and conducts research to obtain a correct address or contact information; researches criminal justice information systems; contacts employers; or makes personal contact with attorneys and members of the Criminal District Attorney's staff and plaintiff to develop contact
• Responsible for maintaining logs and records of service attempts and returns court documents to the proper jurisdiction
• Enforces laws that may result in issuing a citation, making an on-sight arrest, serving a criminal warrant, or other action that results in apprehending violators and taking them before a magistrate
• Prepares incident reports, completes administrative forms and maintains activity logs

What This Job Offers

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