Job Description

Salary: $4,655.00 Monthly

Location : Constable Pre 4 - 2711 SE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX

Job Type: Full-time Regular

Job Number: 2024-01408

Department: Constable Precinct 4

Opening Date: 09/17/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Summary

The position of Deputy Constable is the first or entry level position of the Deputy Constable family of jobs. Advancement is contingent upon achieving increasing levels of skill, experience, education, certification and performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides security and bailiff duties at the entrance to Justice Court facilities and in and around the courtroom; escorts jury panels; monitors and assists defendants, witnesses, attorneys and visitors
• Goes out in the community alone or as a member of a team to serve legal papers and orders such as Writs of Attachment, Writs of Execution, Writs of Garnishment, Writs of Possession, Writs of Sequestration, Distress Warrants, Orders of Sale, Subpoenas, and Temporary Restraining Orders
• Checks addresses and conducts research to obtain a correct address or contact information; researches criminal justice information systems; contacts employers; or makes personal contact with attorneys and members of the Criminal District Attorney's staff and plaintiff to develop contact
• Responsible for maintaining logs and records of service attempts and returns court documents to the proper jurisdiction
• Enforces laws that may result in issuing a citation, making an on-sight arrest, serving a criminal warrant, or other action that results in apprehending violators and taking them before a magistrate
• Prepares incident reports, completes administrative forms and maintains activity logs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate
• Basic knowledge of law enforcement and security operations and the responsibilities of a Peace Officer
• Hold a valid Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE)
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and an insurable driving record
• May be exposed to risk of bodily injury
• May be required to work evening and weekend shifts
• May be required to more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Conditions 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

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County:

NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

01


Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None

02


Do you Hold a valid Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE)?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance?

• Yes
• No

04


Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you acknowledge that you may be exposed to the risk of bodily injury?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you available to work evening and weekend shifts?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Outdoor, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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