Deputy Constable - Constable Pct #1

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Deputy Constable to perform specialized law enforcement duties and clerical tasks, including serving civil papers and court bailiff responsibilities in the Justice of the Peace Court.

The role requires maintaining records and handling various documents as assigned by the Constable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Certification as a Peace officer in the State of Texas is required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; must obtain Texas license within 90 days.
• Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Responsibilities

• Serves criminal and civil process, such as warrants, summonses, writs, and restraining orders.
• Maintains records, reports, and other duties as assigned by the Constable.
• Provides Bailiff duties in the Justice of the Peace Court and performs other law enforcement work in Denton County.
• Patrols assigned areas, directs traffic, issues citations, and apprehends suspects.
• Prepares criminal cases, files, and records; handles documentation and retrieval of information.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls and assists citizens as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Supplemental Information

Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave

Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave. The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition