Constable Deputy

Overview

Constable Position. Performs timely service of all criminal and civil processes issued by the courts and enforces local, state and federal laws; under moderate supervision engages in investigatory duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : This job is within the Non-TCSO POPS job family. It is an entry-level job within the uniformed Constable series.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and executes civil process papers, maintains records and files of executions received.
• Seizes property under court orders and holds auction on levied property.
• Enforces local, state, federal, and compulsory school attendance laws as required.
• Responds to inquiries and serves as liaison to other agencies and the public.
• Transports prisoners to jail and may transport persons committed to mental institutions to state hospital.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests.
• Serves as a bailiff for Justice of the Peace court.
• Responds to major emergencies and disasters.
• May perform the following additional duties (varies with the precinct assigned) :
• Provides building security services and person inspections.
• May perform traffic related functions.
• Checks title and serial numbers on vehicles, maintains patrol vehicles, and searches for missing persons.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience :

Requires a High School diploma or equivalency certificate with no felony convictions.

Must be at least 21 years of age or at least 18 years of age with 60 or more hours of accredited college credits or 2 years of military service with an honorable discharge.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements

Requires active peace officer license.

Must obtain a basic certification as a law enforcement officer from TCOLE within one (1) year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Work Environment & Other Information

Constant standing, handling, use of vision, depth perception. Frequent reaching, forceful gripping, use of fine dexterity. Occasional sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling / crouching, bending / squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing / pulling, talking. Exposure to excessive heat and cold (outdoor conditions); job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspects. Must be able to perform physical functions associated with operating a motor vehicle, safely operate a firearm, radio equipment and computer equipment. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Work Hours

8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM; Monday through Friday

Department & Location

Department : Constable 1

Location : 4717 Heflin Lane, Austin

Background Checks & Benefits

Criminal Background Check, Driving Record, Employment Verification Required.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax-free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance Employees may select from four plans : an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid :

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification. On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he / she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins :

January March 3 personal holidays

April - June 2 personal holidays

July - September 1 personal holiday

October - December None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates :

0 to 5 years 4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years 4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years 5.0 hours per pay

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