CONSTABLE DEPUTY, Constable 5
Tarrant County
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Constable Deputy Civil Division
Travis County
Constable 5
Location
Austin, Texas, 78701
Salary
From $66,538
per year
Type
Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level role as a Constable Deputy in the Civil Division involves serving legal documents, enforcing laws, making arrests, and handling court-related tasks like acting as a bailiff or seizing property in Travis County, Texas.
It requires responding to emergencies and interacting with the public and other agencies while maintaining records and ensuring safety.
A good fit would be someone with a clean background, physical fitness, and a strong sense of duty who is starting or advancing in law enforcement.
Key Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalency with no felony convictions
- At least 21 years old, or 18+ with 60 college credits or 2 years honorable military service
- Active peace officer license
- Obtain TCOLE basic certification as a law enforcement officer within one year of employment
- Knowledge of criminal justice system, law enforcement processes, and arrest practices
- Skills in effective communication and firearms use
- Ability to write incident reports, execute warrants, respond professionally to situations, and safely operate police vehicles
Full Job Description
Performs timely service of all criminal and civil processes issued by the courts and enforces local, state and federal laws; under moderate supervision engages in investigatory duties.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This job is within the Non-TCSO POPS job family. It is an entry-level job within the uniformed Constable series.
Requirements
- Delivers and executes civil process papers, maintains records and files of executions received.
- Seizes property under court orders and holds auction on levied property.
- Enforces local, state, federal, and compulsory school attendance laws as required.
- Responds to inquiries and serves as liaison to other agencies and the public.
- Transports prisoners to jail and may transport persons committed to mental institutions to state hospital.
- Serves warrants, makes arrests.
- Serves as a bailiff for Justice of the Peace court.
- Responds to major emergencies and disasters.
- May perform the following additional duties (varies with the precinct assigned):
- Provides building security services and person inspections.
- May perform traffic related functions.
- Checks title and serial numbers on vehicles, maintains patrol vehicles, and searches for missing persons.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Requires a High School diploma or equivalency certificate with no felony convictions.
Must be at least 21 years of age or at least 18 years of age with 60 or more hours of accredited college credits or 2 years of military service with an honorable discharge.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Requires active peace officer license.
Must obtain a basic certification as a law enforcement officer from TCOLE within one (1) year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Criminal Justice System.
- Law enforcement process and arrest practices.
Skill in:
- Effective communication.
- Use of firearms.
Ability to:
- Write incident reports.
- Execute warrants.
- Respond to unexpected situations in a reasonable and professional manner.
- Safely operate a police vehicle.
Additional Information
Constant standing, handling, use of vision, depth perception. Frequent reaching, forceful gripping, use of fine dexterity. Occasional sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling/crouching, bending/squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, talking. Exposure to excessive heat and cold (outdoor conditions); job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspects. Must be able to perform physical functions associated with operating a motor vehicle, safely operate a firearm, radio equipment and computer equipment.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday -Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends
Location: 1003 Guadalupe Street
Department: Constable 5
Criminal background check, Driving, Education, and Employment verification required.
TCOLE, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological ExamThis job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
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