Chief Deputy Constable

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SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Constable the Chief Deputy Constable is responsible for the Constables Office in the absence of the Constable and is 2^nd in command. This individual approves billing and purchases prior to submission to the Auditors Office and Purchasing Agent(s) under the direction of the Constable. This individual is the staff supervisor of Deputy Constables and Reserve Deputy Constables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:

• Coordinates the Constables Office work with other Criminal Justice Agencies Attorneys and Courts.
• Interrogation and investigation reference to internal affairs problems.
• Billing and purchasing coordinator for Constables Office.
• Approves work schedules for all Constables Office personnel.
• Prepares directives and policies for Constables signature and distribution.
• Executes civil process bailiffs the Justice Court and performs general law enforcement functions.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Note: The duties listed above are intended only 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 Constable.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. This position requires a Peace Officer Certification through TCOLE a thorough knowledge of law enforcement management and civil process procedures. The individual should have an extensive background in law enforcement management and leadership skills plus five (5) years experience in law enforcement operations. An Associates degree in Criminal Justice is desirable. The individual should possess a thorough knowledge of Federal Labor Standards Act.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATION

Other specialized job requirements include a valid Texas Drivers License and advanced Certification and Instruction Certificate on Law Enforcement Standards and Education. Court Security Certification required within one (1) year of employment. Must take 20-hour Civil Process Course each TCOLE training cycle.

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 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 out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit talk or hear use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Note: The Constable reserves the right to appoint qualified persons to any position within the department. The Constable on a case-by-case basis will review any applicant with a medical or physical disability with a final decision made by the Constable.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position has been identified with possible risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or other various hazards that require immunization against such exposure. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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