Senior Deputy Constable - C$31.15 - $37.35 Full time Under direct supervision of the Constable or designee of the Constable, the sworn officer upholds the standards set forth in the Texas Local Government Code and other assorted laws, rules and regulations including general duties by the Constable or designee. The position of Senior Deputy Constable is a peace officer by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and meets qualifications equivalent to those of all other peace officers in the State of Texas, licensed with proficiency and certified by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers (TCOLE) Standards and Education as an Intermediate, Advanced or Master Peace Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Preserves the peace within the officer's jurisdiction by all lawful means performed as patrol, enforce traffic regulations, undertake investigations, arrest law breakers, carry out executions of judgement, summons persons to aid in duties when necessary and to complete juries Prevent and suppress crime where authorized by the Code of Criminal Procedures which may include the seizure, impound and sell real and personal property as directed by the law Execute all lawful criminal process issued to the officer by any magistrate or court including giving notice to magistrate of all offenses committed within the officer's jurisdiction, where the officer has good reason to believe there has been a violation of the penal law. The delivery of court actions may include citations, writs or subpoenas. The County or State charges various fees for such documents and for legal service thereof to a defendant or witness in civil suit Arrest offenders without warrant in every case where the officer is authorized by law, in order that they may be taken before the proper magistrate or court to be tried Prepares incident reports, completes administrative forms and maintains activity logs May train other peace officers in discipline related topics to advance skills set of colleagues and engage in training to advance excellent service to the community Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate
- Advanced knowledge of law enforcement and security operations and the responsibilities of a peace officer
- Holds a current/valid Intermediate, Advanced or Master Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE)
- Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and an insurable driving record
- Must secure and maintain a favorable Constable background and security clearance
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
- May be required to work a non-traditional schedule in excess of 40 hours a week, including evenings and weekends
- Working Environment and Physical Demands:
- 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 potentially 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
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.
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.
