Deputy Constable

Overview

Under close supervision, the Deputy Constable executes criminal arrest warrants, provides civil processing services throughout the County and works traffic as workload permits. This position enforces all civil and criminal laws of the State of Texas and McLennan County. The Deputy Constable assists other agencies (e.g. McLennan County Sheriff's Department, City Police, Texas Highway Patrol, University Police, etc.) to protect the citizens of McLennan County and anyone traveling through McLennan County.

This position affects the economic and social wellbeing of the citizens of McLennan County.

• Deliver and execute civil papers to include citations, small claims notices, injunctions, subpoenas, summons and restraining orders
• Deliver and execute writs involving garnishment, attachment, execution, habeas corpus, possession, sequestration, restitution and orders of sale
• Confiscate real or personal property by court order for disposal at constables sale
• Serve warrants and evict persons from property designated by court order
• Maintain clear records of all attempts to make contact
• Work and coordinate with other officers on the service and execution of civil process documents and arrest warrants
• Ensure the safety and security of the Courthouse staff and visitors
• Oversee courtroom security by screening all participants in the proceedings, including defendants and their families
• Maintain a high-level of security and ensures all proceedings move along in a smooth manner
• Enforce local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with regulations and ordinances
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Certification (must not be on probationary status for disciplinary reasons)
• Preferred:
  Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, or related field

• 1 year of law enforcement experience
• Current and valid Texas drivers license (Class
  
  C) and safe driving record
• Possess excellent knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertinent to law enforcement
• Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, inmates, police departments and the public
• Possess excellent physical assessment skills while being able to make independent judgments
• Ability to work alone in potentially dangerous situations
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement related equipment
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Ability to supervise emergency situations, make effective decisions under stressful situations, and direct the use of physical force necessary to protect oneself and others
• Working knowledge of law enforcement guidelines and criminal investigation methods and techniques
• Skill in administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid
• Disqualifiers:
  Undesirable character or reputation
• A felony conviction or felony deferred adjudication against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States
• Conviction including court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B Misdemeanor, or a Class Misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years
• Arrested for DWI or DUI in the past ten (10) years
• Currently under indictment for any criminal offense
• Sold or manufactured any illegal drugs
• Conviction, guilty plea, or probation for any family violence offense
• Discharge from any military service under less than honorable conditions, or any other characterizations of service indicating bad character

Split between indoor / outdoor activity. Significant contact with the public, persons accused or convicted of crimes, law enforcement and courthouse personnel. Work may involve life-threatening situations, extensive local and possible out-of-town driving.

Intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as in the event of chasing and subduing a law violator resisting control.

Tasks may also involve standing, sitting, or walking for long periods. Visual perception and discrimination is required as well as being able to isolate and distinguish critical sounds, possibly under various conditions to include dark or crowded environments.

Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts.

McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions…