Under close supervision, the Part Time 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 Part Time 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.Delivers and executes civil papers to include citations, small claims notices, injunctions, subpoenas, summons and restraining ordersDelivers and executes writs involving garnishment, attachment, execution, habeas corpus, possession, sequestration, restitution and orders of saleConfiscates real or personal property by court order for disposal at constable's saleServes warrants and evicts persons from property designated by court orderMaintains clear records of all attempts to make contactWorks and coordinates with other officers on the service and execution of civil process documents and arrest warrantsEnsures the safety and security of the Courthouse staff and visitorsOversees courtroom security by screening all participants in the proceedings, including defendants and their familiesMaintains a high-level of security and ensures all proceedings move along in a smooth mannerEnforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with regulations and ordinancesRegular attendance and timeliness are requiredLIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.EDUCATION:Required:High School Diploma or GEDState 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 fieldSKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:Required:1 year of law enforcement experienceCurrent and valid Texas driver's license (Class C) and safe driving recordPossess excellent knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertinent to law enforcementExceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, inmates, police departments and the publicPossess excellent physical assessment skills while being able to make independent judgmentsAbility to work alone in potentially dangerous situationsSkill in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement related equipmentAnalyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goalsAbility to supervise emergency situations, make effective decisions under stressful situations, and direct the use of physical force necessary to protect oneself and othersWorking knowledge of law enforcement guidelines and criminal investigation methods and techniquesSkill in administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aidPossess excellent physical assessment skills while being able to make independent judgmentsPreferred:(BILINGUAL) Fluent Spanish speaking, reading and writing with excellent communicationDISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.Disqualifiers:Undesirable character or reputationA felony conviction or felony deferred adjudication against the laws of this state, another state, or the United StatesConviction including court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B Misdemeanor, or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last ten (10) yearsArrested for DWI or DUI in the past ten (10) yearsCurrently under indictment for any criminal offenseSold or manufactured any illegal drugsConviction, guilty plea, or probation for any family violence offenseDischarge from any military service under less than honorable conditions, or any other characterizations of service indicating bad characterAll EmployeesMust be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and communityMust have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at largeMust be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general publicENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: 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.PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS: 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.HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Under close supervision, the Part Time 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 Part Time 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.Delivers and executes civil papers to include citations, small claims notices, injunctions, subpoenas, summons and restraining ordersDelivers and executes writs involving garnishment, attachment, execution, habeas corpus, possession, sequestration, restitution and orders of saleConfiscates real or personal property by court order for disposal at constable's saleServes warrants and evicts persons from property designated by court orderMaintains clear records of all attempts to make contactWorks and coordinates with other officers on the service and execution of civil process documents and arrest warrantsEnsures the safety and security of the Courthouse staff and visitorsOversees courtroom security by screening all participants in the proceedings, including defendants and their familiesMaintains a high-level of security and ensures all proceedings move along in a smooth mannerEnforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with regulations and ordinancesRegular attendance and timeliness are requiredLIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.EDUCATION:Required:High School Diploma or GEDState 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 fieldSKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:Required:1 year of law enforcement experienceCurrent and valid Texas driver's license (Class C) and safe driving recordPossess excellent knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertinent to law enforcementExceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, inmates, police departments and the publicPossess excellent physical assessment skills while being able to make independent judgmentsAbility to work alone in potentially dangerous situationsSkill in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement related equipmentAnalyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goalsAbility to supervise emergency situations, make effective decisions under stressful situations, and direct the use of physical force necessary to protect oneself and othersWorking knowledge of law enforcement guidelines and criminal investigation methods and techniquesSkill in administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aidPossess excellent physical assessment skills while being able to make independent judgmentsPreferred:(BILINGUAL) Fluent Spanish speaking, reading and writing with excellent communicationDISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.Disqualifiers:Undesirable character or reputationA felony conviction or felony deferred adjudication against the laws of this state, another state, or the United StatesConviction including court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B Misdemeanor, or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last ten (10) yearsArrested for DWI or DUI in the past ten (10) yearsCurrently under indictment for any criminal offenseSold or manufactured any illegal drugsConviction, guilty plea, or probation for any family violence offenseDischarge from any military service under less than honorable conditions, or any other characterizations of service indicating bad characterAll EmployeesMust be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and communityMust have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at largeMust be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general publicENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: 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.PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS: 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.HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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