Deputy Constable - Reserve

Bexar County PA; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Bexar County is seeking qualified peace officers to join the Reserve Deputy program. Reserve Deputies supplement sworn personnel in court security, warrants, civil process, and school program tasks.

They are trained and commissioned through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, armed and held to the same standards as full-time deputies. A background check and interview are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Peace Officer license (POST).
• Must be at least 21 years old at application.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must possess Texas Class C driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Background check and interview required.

Responsibilities

• Reserve deputies supplement sworn full-time personnel in Court Security, warrants, civil process, and assignments.
• They are trained and commissioned as peace officers through TCLEOSE.
• Maintain arrest powers similar to full-time deputies.
• Perform duties assigned by precinct, including school program and special assignments.

Skills

Peace Officer License (POST)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Deputy Constable - Reserve Pay Rate

United States of America (Salary) Time Type

Variable time Summary

The Reserve Division of the Bexar County Constable's Office is continuously seeking qualified peace officers who meet the high standards necessary to become a Bexar County Reserve Deputy Constable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reserve deputies are utilized to supplement sworn full-time law enforcement personnel of the Constable's Office.

Like fulltime deputies, reserve deputies are professionally trained and duly commissioned as peace officers through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Reserve deputies are armed, uniformed peace officers that are required to maintain the same high standards of training as their fulltime law enforcement counterparts.

Reserves deputies are assigned to duties in the Court Security, Criminal and Civil warrants, Civil Process service, School program (priority), and special assignments based on the need of the assigned precinct.

Reserve Deputies have the same powers of arrest as full-time deputies and are required to meet the same hiring, background, medical, and psychological standards as full-time deputies.

A complete background check, and interview are required

Minimum Qualifications

• Reserve Deputies are required to work a minimum of 16 hours every month
• Graduation from High School or a General Education development (GED) Certificate
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application for appointment as Deputy Constable
• Must possess Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Peace Officer license.
• Must be in good physical and mental health
• Must not have a history of criminal or improper personal conduct
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver's license
• United States Citizenship required
• All new deputies are required to complete a training program. All training is free of charge to all reserve deputies

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on work assignment, working conditions are either in an office environment or in the field with occasional exposure to unusual elements, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes and unpleasant odors.

Working conditions also include exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 5-10 lbs.; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment.

Subject to handling, walking, sitting, standing, bending and reaching to perform the essential functions

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.