PART TIME DEPUTY CONSTABLE

Part Time Deputy Constable

Under close supervision, the Part Time Deputy Constable executes criminal arrest warrants, provides civil processing services throughout the County and works traffic as workload permits. This position enforces all civil and criminal laws of the State of Texas and McLennan County. The Part Time Deputy Constable assists other agencies (e.g. McLennan County Sheriff's Department, City Police, Texas Highway Patrol, University Police, etc.) to protect the citizens of McLennan County and anyone traveling through McLennan County. This position affects the economic and social wellbeing of the citizens of McLennan County.

Delivers and executes civil papers to include citations, small claims notices, injunctions, subpoenas, summons and restraining orders

Delivers and executes writs involving garnishment, attachment, execution, habeas corpus, possession, sequestration, restitution and orders of sale

Confiscates real or personal property by court order for disposal at constable's sale

Serves warrants and evicts persons from property designated by court order

Maintains clear records of all attempts to make contact

Works and coordinates with other officers on the service and execution of civil process documents and arrest warrants

Ensures the safety and security of the Courthouse staff and visitors

Oversees courtroom security by screening all participants in the proceedings, including defendants and their families

Maintains a high-level of security and ensures all proceedings move along in a smooth manner

Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with regulations and ordinances

Regular attendance and timeliness are required

High School Diploma or GED

State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Certification (must not be on probationary status for disciplinary reasons)

Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, or related field

1 year of law enforcement experience

Current and valid Texas driver's license (Class C) and safe driving record

Possess excellent knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertinent to law enforcement

Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, inmates, police departments and the public

Possess excellent physical assessment skills while being able to make independent judgments

Ability to work alone in potentially dangerous situations

Skill in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement related equipment

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals

Ability to supervise emergency situations, make effective decisions under stressful situations, and direct the use of physical force necessary to protect oneself and others

Working knowledge of law enforcement guidelines and criminal investigation methods and techniques

Skill in administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid

(BILINGUAL) Fluent Spanish speaking, reading and writing with excellent communication

Undesirable character or reputation

A felony conviction or felony deferred adjudication against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States

Conviction including court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B Misdemeanor, or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years

Arrested for DWI or DUI in the past ten (10) years

Currently under indictment for any criminal offense

Sold or manufactured any illegal drugs

Conviction, guilty plea, or probation for any family violence offense

Discharge from any military service under less than honorable conditions, or any other characterizations of service indicating bad character

Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community

Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large

Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public

Split between indoor / outdoor activity. Significant contact with the public, persons accused or convicted of crimes, law enforcement and courthouse personnel. Work may involve life-threatening situations, extensive local and possible out-of-town driving.

Intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as in the event of chasing and subduing a law violator resisting control. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting, or walking for long periods. Visual perception and discrimination is required as well as being able to isolate and distinguish critical sounds, possibly under various conditions to include dark or crowded environments.

Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts.