Salary: $0.00 Annually Location : Santa Fe, TX Job Type: Reserve Non-Paid Job Number: 00781 Department: Constable Pct. 2 Division: Constable Pct. 2 Opening Date: 03/21/2024 Description The purpose of this class is to perform criminal warrant and civil process service, court bailiff, court security, and patrol duties, as assigned. Job Responsibilities
- Serves civil process papers, to include citations, summons, subpoenas, writs, forcible detainers, and restraining and protective orders.
- Serves misdemeanor and felony warrants; makes arrests of individuals or provides backup to other agencies in making arrests.
- Reviews civil papers and warrants for proper and complete information.
- Serves as bailiff during court sessions; introduces judge, provides court security, and takes control and custody of prisoners.
- Serves as school crossing guard.
- Enforces traffic laws.
- Transfers prisoners to and from county jail.
- Responds to local police department calls.
- Escorts Tax Office personnel to banks for deposits.
- Provides assistance to citizens with disabled vehicles.
- Patrols assigned areas to detect and deter crime.
- Assists other law enforcement agency personnel as needed.
- Assists other law enforcement agency personnel as needed.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
- The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. Potentially dangerous situations contribute to the complexity of the position.
- Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 1
Special Certifications and Licenses:
- Requires the ability to obtain a Peace Officer Basic Proficiency Certificate from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
- Galveston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Galveston County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
This position does not offer benefits at this time as it is an unpaid position.