The position of Deputy Constable is the first or entry level position of the Deputy Constable family of jobs. Advancement is contingent upon achieving increasing levels of skill, experience, education, certification and performance.

Duties and 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 alone or as a member of a team 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
May be exposed to risk of bodily injury
Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate
Basic 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
May be required to work evening and weekend shifts
May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Frequently working in County facilities
Frequently operates or rides in police type vehicles
Frequently works outside vehicle when serving legal papers at residences or places of employment
Occasional exposure to outdoor weather environment
Must have physical stamina to control persons who may be agitated or resistant
Occasional exposure to hostile or violent individuals with occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, and/or other potentially infectious material
Occasionally moves items weighing up to 25 pounds
Occasionally moves about the office
Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
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

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