Civil Process Deputy Constable (Entry-Level)

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County in Austin, TX seeks an entry-level Constable to perform timely service of criminal and civil processes issued by the courts and to engage in investigatory duties under moderate supervision.

Core duties include delivering and executing civil process papers, seizing property under court orders, serving warrants, transporting prisoners, and responding to emergencies while maintaining records and liaising with other agencies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responds to major emergencies and disasters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Use of firearms

Education

High School diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

Travis County in Austin, TX seeks an entry-level Constable to perform timely service of criminal and civil processes issued by the courts and to engage in investigatory duties under moderate supervision.

Core duties include delivering and executing civil process papers, seizing property under court orders, serving warrants, transporting prisoners, and responding to emergencies while maintaining records and liaising with other agencies.