Deputy Constable - Constable Pct #1

Denton County; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County in Texas seeks a Deputy Constable to perform specialized law enforcement duties and clerical work serving civil papers. Responsibilities include serving warrants, summons, writs, restraining orders, maintaining records, bailiff duties in the Justice of the Peace Court, and other duties as assigned.

Applicants must have high school diploma or GED, Texas peace officer certification, a valid driver's license with ability to obtain TX license within 90 days, and be able to pass a state

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Texas peace officer certification is required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to obtain Texas driver's license within 90 days.
• Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve legal papers such as warrants, summonses, writs, and orders.
• Perform Bailiff duties in Justice of the Peace Court and accompany inmates to court.
• Conduct seizures, evictions, and impounds as necessary.
• Patrol assigned area, direct traffic, issue citations, and respond to complaints.
• Prepare criminal cases, files, and records; maintain logs and department files.
• Escort inmates between jail and court and ensure proper status notifications.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification as a Peace officer in the State of Texas

Job description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. The Deputy Constable performs specialized law enforcement duties and clerical work serving civil papers. Work involves, but not limited to serving criminal and civil process, such as warrants, summons, writs, restraining orders, etc. The Deputy Constable will also be responsible for maintaining records, reports and other duties as may be assigned and/or required by the Constable. Additionally, the Deputy Constable will perform Bailiff duties in the Justice of the Peace Court and perform other general law enforcement work within Denton County.

Serves legal papers such as warrants for worthless check writers, civil and criminal processes, summons, warrants, subpoenas, special proceedings, writs of possession, orders to appear and show cause, foreclosures, executions, summary ejections, notices of hearings, claim and delivery, restraining orders, child custody orders, orders of attachment, commitment papers, and special court orders.

Serves as court bailiff for Justice of the Peace Court by maintaining order, opening and recessing court, and accompanying inmates to and from court.

Conducts seizures, evictions, and impounds as necessary.

Patrols assigned area of the County by directing traffic and issuing citations, answering complaint calls, and apprehending criminal suspects.

Prepares criminal cases, files, and records; distributes to appropriate employee as necessary.

Responds to both routine non-emergency calls and emergency calls; assists citizens as necessary.

Uses directories and other means to locate designated parties; prints or copies useful information.

Explains the meaning of papers and makes arrest when necessary; responds to inquiries from the general public regarding law enforcement issues.

Receives and date-stamps warrants, enters data into computer files, and places warrants into folders.

Maintains logs of warrants and other papers served, papers not served, and other activities; maintains department files and records.

Escorts inmates between Jail and court, applying handcuffs, and/or leg restraints, and notifying Jail officials of changes in inmates' status, as appropriate.

Prepares and makes bank deposits of fees received for service of papers from other jurisdictions.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

High School diploma or GED.

Certification as a Peace officer in the State of Texas is required.

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

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

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