Deputy Constable - Reserve

Summary

Deputy Constable - ReserveThe Reserve Division of the Bexar County Constable's Office is continuously seeking qualified peace officers who meet the high standards necessary to become a Bexar County Reserve Deputy Constable.Reserve deputies are utilized to supplement sworn full-time law enforcement personnel of the Constable's Office. Like fulltime deputies, reserve deputies are professionally trained and duly commissioned as peace officers through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Reserve deputies are armed, uniformed peace officers that are required to maintain the same high standards of training as their fulltime law enforcement counterparts. Reserves deputies are assigned to duties in the Court Security, Criminal and Civil warrants, Civil Process service, School program (priority), and special assignments based on the need of the assigned precinct. Reserve Deputies have the same powers of arrest as full-time deputies and are required to meet the same hiring, background, medical, and psychological standards as full-time deputies. A complete background check, and interview are required.Minimum QualificationsReserve Deputies are required to work a minimum of 16 hours every monthGraduation from High School or a General Education development (GED) CertificateMust be at least 21 years of age at the time of application for appointment as Deputy ConstableMust possess Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Peace Officer license.Must be in good physical and mental healthMust not have a history of criminal or improper personal conductMust possess a valid Texas Class C driver's licenseUnited States Citizenship requiredAll new deputies are required to complete a training program. All training is free of charge to all reserve deputiesDepending on work assignment, working conditions are either in an office environment or in the field with occasional exposure to unusual elements, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes and unpleasant odors. Working conditions also include exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 5-10 lbs.; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to handling, walking, sitting, standing, bending and reaching to perform the essential functions.Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.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.

Job Description

Deputy Constable - ReserveThe Reserve Division of the Bexar County Constable's Office is continuously seeking qualified peace officers who meet the high standards necessary to become a Bexar County Reserve Deputy Constable.Reserve deputies are utilized to supplement sworn full-time law enforcement personnel of the Constable's Office. Like fulltime deputies, reserve deputies are professionally trained and duly commissioned as peace officers through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Reserve deputies are armed, uniformed peace officers that are required to maintain the same high standards of training as their fulltime law enforcement counterparts. Reserves deputies are assigned to duties in the Court Security, Criminal and Civil warrants, Civil Process service, School program (priority), and special assignments based on the need of the assigned precinct. Reserve Deputies have the same powers of arrest as full-time deputies and are required to meet the same hiring, background, medical, and psychological standards as full-time deputies. A complete background check, and interview are required.Minimum QualificationsReserve Deputies are required to work a minimum of 16 hours every monthGraduation from High School or a General Education development (GED) CertificateMust be at least 21 years of age at the time of application for appointment as Deputy ConstableMust possess Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Peace Officer license.Must be in good physical and mental healthMust not have a history of criminal or improper personal conductMust possess a valid Texas Class C driver's licenseUnited States Citizenship requiredAll new deputies are required to complete a training program. All training is free of charge to all reserve deputiesDepending on work assignment, working conditions are either in an office environment or in the field with occasional exposure to unusual elements, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes and unpleasant odors. Working conditions also include exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 5-10 lbs.; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to handling, walking, sitting, standing, bending and reaching to perform the essential functions.Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.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.