CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 - DEPUTY CONSTABLE

County-of-El-Paso,-T; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County of El Paso is seeking a Deputy Constable to enforce laws, maintain order in Justice Court facilities, and ensure court security. The role involves serving civil processes, warrants, and related duties to support the Justice of the Peace and County operations.

Requires a Texas Peace Officer license (TCOLE) and the ability to obtain/maintain a Texas driver’s license with an acceptable record; prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate from TCOLE with 1 year of peace officer experience.
• Must have 12 college credit hours from an accredited college.
• Must be a licensed TCOLE Peace Officer and have or obtain Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and bailiff duties at Justice Court entrances and in courtroom.
• Serve civil process and execute warrants as assigned.
• Research addresses and contacts; maintain logs and prepare reports.

Skills

Law enforcement

Public safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

12 college credit hours

Texas Peace Officer License (TCOLE)

Job description

Acceptable Experience and Education

High School Graduate or equivalent anda Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement(TCOLE) with one (1) year experience as a peace officer;

Must have 12 college credit hours from an accredited college.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Must be a licensed TCOLE Peace Officer.

Must have or obtain by date of hire, a Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.

Continuing education on Civil Process and other education as mandated by statute.

Essential Duties

Provides security and bailiff duties at the entrance to Justice Court facilities and in and around the courtroom; escorts jury panels; monitors and assists defendants, witnesses, attorneys and visitors; oversees courtroom security by screening all participants in the proceedings, including defendants and their families; uses x‑ray monitors, magnetometers, and personnel surveillance of all occupants in the court; takes into custody, by direction of the court, those remanded to the jail;

Executes assigned civil process/Execution of various warrants; serves legal papers and orders such as Writs of Attachment, Writs of Execution, Writs of Garnishment, Writs of Possession, Writs of Sequestration, Distress Warrants, Orders of Sale, Subpoenas, and Temporary Restraining Orders, and as assigned;

Conducts research to obtain a correct address or contact information; researches criminal justice information systems; contacts employers; or makes personal contact with attorneys and members of the Criminal District Attorney’s staff and plaintiff to develop contact;

Maintains logs and records of service attempts and returns court documents to the proper jurisdiction; collects money from garnishee and issues receipt; submits written reports on disposition of assigned cases;

Maintains peace and enforces laws; enforces laws that may result in issuing a citation, making an on-view arrest, serving a criminal warrant, generates incident reports, and/or other action that results in apprehending violators and taking them before a magistrate;

Works and coordinates with other officers on the service and execution of civil process documents, arrest warrants, criminal investigations, and other related law enforcement related duties; serves arrest warrants and transports prisoners to jail; serves warrants and executes various civil process as designated by a court order;

Contacts and coordinates with attorneys, plaintiffs, applicants and victims on the service of civil process documents, arrest warrants, criminal investigations, and various related legal documents as required; responds to inquiries and serves as liaison to other agencies and the public;

Provides protection of life and property during patrol duty; responds to emergencies, enforces motor vehicle and criminal laws, responds to requests for assistance, investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity; arrests, detains, and conducts lawful search and control of law offenders;

Interacts with citizens in order to meet their expectations and provides intercession between citizens to prevent escalation of problems; may be called upon to work with other organizations and persons, such as outreach programs, presentations and training; coordinates smooth and effective operations and events;

Prepares incident reports, completes administrative forms and maintains activity logs;

Compiles statistical information, reports and data;

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

Assists the general public with information and direction in court or in the County facility;

May assist in the development and improvement of department procedures;

Substitutes, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;

Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;

Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and

Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Other Important Duties

Must provide own weapon(s) as specified by Constable;

May be exposed to high risk of bodily injury/death;

Must be able to work evenings, weekend shifts, holidays, and more than 40 hours during the workweek; as well as be on an on-call status 24 hours a day;

As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor; and

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Summary of Position

The Deputy Constable under general supervision, enforces laws, maintains order, prevents and suppresses crime, makes arrests, executes civil process, executes various types of warrants, assists the Justice of the Peace to ensure security, performs related duties in accordance with the goals and objectives of the office in compliance with governing local, state, federal laws, and performs administrative duties.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Constable

Directs: Non Supervisory position; may supervise in the absence of the Constable.

Other: Has frequent contact with other county departments, Justice Courts, law enforcement from other agencies, general public andother county employees.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: law enforcement and security operations and the responsibilities of a Texas peace officer; Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Juvenile Law, Transportation Code, Education Code and Traffic Law; the court system; first aid and CPR; law enforcement computer systems, radio systems, telephone systems, evacuation plans; the principles and practices of effective customer service; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products; must possess a current Texas Peace Officer License.

Skill/Ability to: Use necessary force to retain or defend the public; pursue violators on foot over rough terrain and obstacles; to physically subdue and restrain aggressive violators, to safely operate a motor vehicle and mobile radio under normal and emergency conditions without any equipment modifications specific to any individual operator; competently discharge a firearm with either hand; hear audible sounds such as normal conversations, audible alarms, and radio transmissions be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; display an ability to prioritize and manage several tasks; display a high degree of self-motivation; time management; make sound and executive decisions in an expeditious manner; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; communicate effectively both orally including group presentations, media interviews and in writing to include documenting incidents and writing clear and concise reports; be dependable; to deal with the public courteously and effectively; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; work under stressful conditions, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Pass a Criminal Background Check; Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred;

Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
• Maintain strict confidentiality;
• Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
• Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence