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Tarrant County

SENIOR DEPUTY CONSTABLE, Constable Office 5

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$64,419 / year median in Texas

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Responsible for serving civil processes, writs, and warrants, investigating criminal law violations and filing cases with the Justice Court and District Attorney. Assists Chief Deputy with the supervision of field deputies. Takes command of the Constables office when the Constable and Chief Deputy are off or out of the county. Acts as field training officer for new deputies.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO INTERNAL TARRANT COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY 1.
Executes civil process, writs and warrants. 2. Assists the District Attorney's Office and Probation Department in arrests. 3. Patrols area and maintains awareness of Precinct for crime prevention. 4. Provides enforcement at civil standbys. 5. Performs refuse and traffic enforcement. 6. Assists all law enforcement agencies. 7. Collects executions on judgments. 8. Provides security for courthouse and acts as bailiff for court. 9. Prepares all court documents for return after execution. 10. Assists deputies with Constables sales. 11. Acts as Chief Deputy in his/her absence. 12. Acts as Constable in absence of both Chief Deputy and Constable. 13. Responds to difficult calls in the field. 14. Acts as field supervisor. 15. Corrects deputies' behaviors in the field. 16. Acts as training officer in the field. 17. Performs all other duties as assigned. Associate's degree or 60 hours college and three (3) years law enforcement experience or; Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and one (1) year law enforcement experience or; Five (5) years law enforcement experience; Any equivalent combination based on 30 college hours equaling one (1) year of experience. Intermediate license or higher from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Court, Property Code, Civil Procedure, Penal Code, Field Training Officer and rules of Tarrant County. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, push, pull, run, kneel and twist the upper body. Use of a vehicle is required to perform the essential job functions. Incumbent must be able to respond to emergency situations which may include the use of physical force.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance