Public Works, Water, Wastewater Crew Member

Summary

Responsible for serving civil process and warrants, investigating criminal law violations and filing cases with the Justice Court and District Attorney. Responsible for courtroom security and safety and conducting building security.

• Executes civil process, writs and warrants.
• Assists the District Attorney’s Office and Probation Department with making arrests.
• Patrols area and maintains awareness of Precinct for crime prevention.
• Provides enforcement at civil standbys.
• Performs refuse and traffic enforcement.
• Assists all law enforcement agencies.
• Collects executions on judgments.
• Prepares all court documents for return after execution.
• Provides security for courthouse and acts as court bailiff.
• Maintains and secures the court room.
• Assists the general public with information and direction in court or in the County facility.
• Assists the court personnel in obtaining and securing jury services or sequestering a jury panel.
• Conducts warrant checks or confirms warrants on defendants.
• Provides security for all County buildings or departments in the Precinct as requested.
• May perform some administrative duties for the Judge.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or 60 college hours and three (3) years law enforcement experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and one (1) year law enforcement experience.
• Five (5) years law enforcement experience.
• Any equivalent combination based on 30 college hours equaling one (1) year of experience.
• Valid and current Texas Driver’s License.
• Valid and current TCLEOSE Certification.
• Demonstration of firearm proficiency.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel and twist the upper body. Use of a vehicle is required to perform the essential job functions. Incumbent must be able to respond to emergency situations which may include the use of physical force.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long‑term disability 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 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note:
  
  These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at .