Chief Deputy Constable - Constable, Pct #1

Denton County; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County seeks a Chief Deputy Constable to supervise and coordinate the Constable's Office across the precinct. The role includes training deputies, budgeting, and ensuring civil and criminal papers are properly served and court bailiff duties performed.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree or higher, Texas Peace Officer certification, and at least three years in law enforcement supervision; bilingual skills are preferred and a valid Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and minimum three years of related experience.
• Texas Peace Officer certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Texas license within 90 days.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Deputies and office staff; assist in budget preparation and expenditure monitoring.
• Serve civil and criminal papers; act as court bailiff and transport prisoners.
• Direct traffic, issue citations, and respond to citizen inquiries.
• Oversee department's vehicle fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Develop operational policies and coordinate training programs.
• Recruitment, selection, training, discipline, and dismissal of staff.
• Prepare Writs of Executions and supervise related assignments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master Peace Officer

Tools

MS Office

Job description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Chief Deputy Constable performs supervisory, administrative, and specialized law enforcement work overseeing and participating in activities of the Constable's Office in an assigned precinct. Work involves training and supervising activities of Deputy Constables and office staff, assisting in preparation of budgets and monitoring expenditures. Employee is also responsible for serving civil papers and performing Bailiff duties such as attending court, maintaining security of witnesses and judges, and transporting prisoners between holding cells and courtrooms in the precinct's Justice of the Peace Court. Work also involves serving civil and criminal papers, and performing general duty law enforcement work such as directing traffic, issuing citations, and assisting in responses to complaint calls.

Oversees activities of the Constable's office; administers routine personnel matters and procedures; coordinates and schedules all department work.

Formulates and implements the annual budget; ensures expenditures comply with budgeted allocations.

Interacts with county, state, federal, and local municipal governments on current operating procedures and guidelines as required by Law.

Prepares Writs of Executions for the Precinct as necessary; supervises all Writs assigned to the Precinct.

Serves as court bailiff for Justice of the Peace; appears in court as a witness to give testimony.

Oversees maintenance and repair services for Department's motor vehicle fleet.

Directs training programs for all department employees.

Assists in developing and implementing operational policies for the Constable's Office.

Confers with the Constable in the recruiting, selection, training, discipline and dismissal of subordinate employees.

Performs law enforcement work to protect lives, property, and rights of citizens of the county.

Answers questions regarding policies and/or procedures and assists the public with questions.

Serves civil papers, warrants, and specialty writs; ensures that all paperwork is completed and distributed as necessary.

Maintains department statistics and prepares related reports.

Conducts firearm training; evaluates employees based on performance during training.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Associate's degree and minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Certification as a Peace Officer in the State of Texas required.

Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Peace Officer
• Bachelor’s Degree
• MS Office
• Civil Process Proficiency Certification
• Courtroom Security Certification
• At least five (5) years of patrol experience
• A combination of professional experience in a direct supervision/management role

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.