CONSTABLE DEPUTY, Constable 5
Tarrant County
Posted: May 21, 2024 (604 days ago)
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Travis County
Constable 1
Location
Austin, Texas, 78701
Salary
From $66,538
per year
Type
Closes
This entry-level constable deputy role in Travis County involves serving court documents, enforcing laws, making arrests, and handling tasks like transporting prisoners or providing court security in Austin, Texas.
It suits individuals who are physically fit, committed to public safety, and ready for fieldwork under moderate supervision.
A good fit would be someone with a clean background, basic law enforcement training, and strong communication skills for interacting with the public and other agencies.
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.This 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.Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Monday through FridayDepartment: Constable 1Location: 4717 Heflin Lane, AustinCriminal Background Check, Driving Record, Employment Verification Required.
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