Deputy Constable

Summary This position requires a Peace Officer Certification through TCOLE and requires thorough work knowledge of law enforcement procedures. The individual has daily contact with the public, is responsible for the preparation of offense reports, and responds to delegation of duties from the Constable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Bailiff for the JP Courts. Serve Civil Process and Arrest Warrants. Make needed contact with defendants and complainants; handle and investigate crimes, arrest and book offenders into jail. Type letters, affidavits, and reports. Conduct traffic stops; and assist other agencies whenever needed. General Patrol Duties. Attendance is an essential function of the job. Note: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor. Mandatory Qualifications A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. The individual should possess a thorough knowledge of law enforcement procedures and practices. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement is required. Civil process experience is preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations A valid Texas Driver’s License and a basic Law Enforcement Certification with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Must be able to meet TCOLE and Department requirements for psychological and medical examinations (physical and drug test). Must pass a written entrance exam and physical agility test if required by the hiring Constable. Desired Minimum Qualifications Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs