Deputy Constable

Lubbock County; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock County seeks a Court Security Officer to report to Constable Precinct 4. You will provide security at Justice Court facilities, escort jury panels, and assist defendants, witnesses, and visitors.

You will serve various legal papers and ensure safe court operations in a dynamic environment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Texas Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate (TCOLE), a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to pass background, physical, and drug tests.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED certificate.
• Proficient knowledge of law enforcement and security operations and the responsibilities of a peace officer.
• Minimum of a Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and an insurable driving record.
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test.
• May be required to work evening and weekend shifts.
• If applicable, must be able to provide a DD214 with an honorable discharge status.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serves legal papers and orders such as subpoenas and writs including attachments, executions, garnishments and restraining orders.
• Checks addresses and researches contact information; engages with attorneys and court staff to obtain correct details.
• Maintains logs and records of service attempts and returns court documents to the proper jurisdiction.
• Enforces laws and may issue citations, arrest violators, or take them before a magistrate.
• Prepares incident reports and administrative forms; maintains activity logs.
• May be exposed to risk of bodily injury; may require evening/weekend shifts and extended hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of local laws

Detention equipment handling

Judgment under pressure

Maintain discipline in courts

Inventory / property management

Data entry & clerical tasks

Office equipment proficiency

Computers for word processing

Use or repair small to medium gear

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate (TCOLE)

Tools

Office equipment (copy machines, multi-line phones)

Two-way radio

Handcuffs and related police gear

Job description

Reporting directly to Constable Precinct 4, responsible for serving criminal and/or civil processes as issued by the judicial system, as well as enforcing local, state, and federal laws.

• 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
• Goes out in the community to serve legal papers and orders such as Writs of Attachment, Writs of Execution, Writs of Garnishment, Writs of Sequestration, Distress Warrants, Orders of Sale, Subpoenas, and Temporary Restraining Orders
• Checks addresses and 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
• Responsible for maintaining logs and records of service attempts and returns court documents to the proper jurisdiction
• Enforces laws that may result in issuing a citation, making an on-sight arrest, serving a criminal warrant, or other action that results in apprehending violators and taking them before a magistrate
• Prepares incident reports, completes administrative forms and maintains activity logs
• May be exposed to risk of bodily injury
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate
• Proficient knowledge of law enforcement and security operations and the responsibilities of a peace officer
• Minimum of a Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and an insurable driving record
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work evening and weekend shifts
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• If applicable, must be able to provide a DD214 with an honorable discharge status

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of local laws, ordinances and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement standards and procedures pertaining to court security and operations. Some knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Skill in the use of detention and other law enforcement equipment. Ability to maintain discipline and order in the courts. Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action. Ability to be accountable for inventory/property management. Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems. Ability to use computers for data entry. Ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes. Ability to use highly technical computer applications. Ability to use or repair light to medium equipment.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Frequently working in County facilities. Frequently operates or rides in police type vehicles. Frequently works outside vehicle when serving legal papers at residences or places of employment. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather environment. Must have physical stamina to control persons who may be agitated or resistant. Occasional exposure to hostile or violent individuals with occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, and/or other potential infectious material. Occasionally moves items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally moves about the office. Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information. Constantly operates a two-way radio, cellular phone, handgun, and handcuffs. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Positions self to perform essential functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position

DISCLAIMER:

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer:

Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran