CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 - DEPUTY CONSTABLE

Minimum Qualifications Acceptable Experience and Education High School Graduate or equivalent and a Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) with one (1) year experience as a peace officer;

Must have 12 college credit hours from an accredited college.

Certificates And Licenses Required Must be a licensed TCOLE Peace Officer.

Must have or obtain by date of hire, a Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.

Continuing education on Civil Process and other education as mandated by statute.

Typical Duties

Essential Duties 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; oversees courtroom security by screening all participants in the proceedings, including defendants and their families; uses x-ray monitors, magnetometers, and personnel surveillance of all occupants in the court; takes into custody, by direction of the court, those remanded to the jail;

Executes assigned civil process/Execution of various warrants; serves 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, and as assigned;

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;

Maintains logs and records of service attempts and returns court documents to the proper jurisdiction; collects money from garnishee and issues receipt; submits written reports on disposition of assigned cases;

Maintains peace and enforces laws; enforces laws that may result in issuing a citation, making an on-view arrest, serving a criminal warrant, generates incident reports, and/or other action that results in apprehending violators and taking them before a magistrate;

Works and coordinates with other officers on the service and execution of civil process documents, arrest warrants, criminal investigations, and other related law enforcement related duties; serves arrest warrants and transports prisoners to jail; serves warrants and executes various civil process as designated by a court order;

Contacts and coordinates with attorneys, plaintiffs, applicants and victims on the service of civil process documents, arrest warrants, criminal investigations, and various related legal documents as required; responds to inquiries and serves as liaison to other agencies and the public;

Provides protection of life and property during patrol duty; responds to emergencies, enforces motor vehicle and criminal laws, responds to requests for assistance, investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity; arrests, detains, and conducts lawful search and control of law offenders;

Interacts with citizens in order to meet their expectations and provides intercession between citizens to prevent escalation of problems; may be called upon to work with other organizations and persons, such as outreach programs, presentations and training; coordinates smooth and effective operations and events;

Prepares incident reports, completes administrative forms and maintains activity logs;

Compiles statistical information, reports and data;

Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with regulations and ordinances;

Assists the general public with information and direction in court or in the County facility;

May assist in the development and improvement of department procedures;

Substitutes, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;

Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;

Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and

Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Other Important Duties * Must provide own weapon(s) as specified by Constable;

May be exposed to high risk of bodily injury/death;

Must be able to work evenings, weekend shifts, holidays, and more than 40 hours during the workweek; as well as be on an on-call status 24 hours a day;

As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor; and

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Job Summary Summary of Position The Deputy Constable under general supervision, enforces laws, maintains order, prevents and suppresses crime, makes arrests, executes civil process, executes various types of warrants, assists the Justice of the Peace to ensure security, performs related duties in accordance with the goals and objectives of the office in compliance with governing local, state, federal laws, and performs administrative duties.

Additional Information

Organizational Relationships Reports to: Constable

Directs: Non Supervisory position; may supervise in the absence of the Constable.

Other: Has frequent contact with other county departments, Justice Courts, law enforcement from other agencies, general public and other county employees.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: law enforcement and security operations and the responsibilities of a Texas peace officer; Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Juvenile Law, Transportation Code, Education Code and Traffic Law; the court system; first aid and CPR; law enforcement computer systems, radio systems, telephone systems, evacuation plans; the principles and practices of effective customer service; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products; must possess a current Texas Peace Officer License.

Skill/Ability to: Use necessary force to retain or defend the public; pursue violators on foot over rough terrain and obstacles; to physically subdue and restrain aggressive violators, to safely operate a motor vehicle and mobile radio under normal and emergency conditions without any equipment modifications specific to any individual operator; competently discharge a firearm with either hand; hear audible sounds such as normal conversations, audible alarms, and radio transmissions be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; display an ability to prioritize and manage several tasks; display a high degree of self-motivation; time management; make sound and executive decisions in an expeditious manner; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; communicate effectively both orally including group presentations, media interviews and in writing to include documenting incidents and writing clear and concise reports; be dependable; to deal with the public courteously and effectively; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; work under stressful conditions, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Pass a Criminal Background Check; Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred;

Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and

Necessary Elements Of Performance

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
• Maintain strict confidentiality;
• Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
• Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence

Benefits El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (s ome benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) consisting of the following:

HOLIDAYS 16 holidays per year as recognized.

VACATION Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.

*10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)

15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)

20 days (15 years of service or over)* SICK LEAVE Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.

MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service

Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.

Medical Health Benefits Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates Effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 **Medical

Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)

No Discounts** EE Only $5.34

EE & Spouse $145.30

EE & Children $101.93

EE & Family $200.09

6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $5.02

EE & Spouse - $136.58

EE & Children - $95.81

EE & Family - $188.09

Core Plan No Discounts EE Only - $35.70

EE & Spouse - $226.41

EE & Children - $174.96

EE & Family - $322.25

6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $33.56

EE & Spouse - $212.83

EE & Children - $164.46

EE & Family - $302.92

RETIREMENT Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.

Deferred Compensation Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.

LIFE INSURANCE Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.

RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.

SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 30 to less than 60 college credits
• More than 60 college credits
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

Which of the following best describes your experience as a Peace Officer?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to less than 2 years experience
• 2 to less than 3 years experience
• 3 to less than 4 years experience
• 4 to less than 5 years experience
• More than 5 years experience

03

Are you currently an active licensed Peace Officer with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)?

• Yes, with an active license
• Yes, with an inactive license
• No

04

Please provide your Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Personal Identification Number (PID). If you do not have a PID, enter "N/A."

05

Do you currently possess a Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso?

• Yes
• No

07

I UNDERSTAND In order for my application to be considered complete, I must answer all the questions in this application. Incomplete or illegible applications will be rejected. A résumé and/or other documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See Résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question