Deputy Constable: Field Patrol, Evictions & Court Duties

Collin County Government; Lavon (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin County Government seeks candidates for the Deputy Constable position. The role involves enforcing laws by serving warrants and papers, making arrests when necessary, and performing related duties under supervision.

Primary responsibilities include investigations, serving evictions, traffic enforcement, and office duties such as document verification and reporting. After-hours availability for emergencies is required.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of advanced operational, technical, or office processes.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of full-time law enforcement service as a sworn Police Officer in the United States.
• Thirty college hours with GPA 2.0+ or two years of active U.S. Military service with Honorable Discharge or an education/experience combo.
• Active TCOLE peace officer license must be maintained.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Pass a background check and be willing to work shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs investigations and searches when the individuals to serve/arrest cannot be located.
• Serves evictions and writs with peacekeeping during removals.
• Enforces traffic laws by patrolling county and surrounding roads and issuing citations.
• Verifies information on documents to be served in-office.
• Prepares and returns legal documents and routes information countywide; answers the phone.
• Executes Mental Health warrants/commitments as required.
• Provides court testimony and writes reports; available after hours for county/regional emergencies such as tornadoes, floods, or mass casualties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Background investigation pass

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college hours with 2.0 GPA OR 2 years military service OR combination

Active TCOLE peace officer license

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Collin County Government seeks candidates for the Deputy Constable position. The role involves enforcing laws by serving warrants and papers, making arrests when necessary, and performing related duties under supervision.

Primary responsibilities include investigations, serving evictions, traffic enforcement, and office duties such as document verification and reporting. After-hours availability for emergencies is required.