Job Details

Job Title

Constable-Precinct 1

Description

*Active TCOLE License* Directly responsible for completion of assignments as given. Particular emphasis on civil and criminal matters directed out of the courts. Part time deputies shall put in at least 16 hours a month as set out in policy.

Example of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain required training and qualifications as set out in departmental procedures.
• Communicates with the public, administration, other police agencies, victims, and other municipal, county and state employees on a professional on-going manner.
• Assist in developing and implementing proactive methods of reducing both criminal and civil activities.
• Perform such duties that are assigned in the absence of supervisors
• Perform investigations related to the department.
• Assist other law enforcement agencies as needed or requested.
• Inspect issued departmental equipment and supplies to insure proper operation and availability.
• Responsible for the proper handling of evidence including identification, record keeping, preparation, security and storage.
• Responsible for proper jailing procedures including book-in, fingerprinting, transporting and civil rights of prisoners.
• Properly take sworn statements from witnesses, victims and suspects.
• Properly execute a traffic stop and violator contact.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must successfully pass a Field Training program as designed by the department.
• Knowledge of the current Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Transportation Code, Texas Family Code, Texas Government Code, Texas Property Code, juvenile laws, city ordinances, county regulations, departmental polices and procedures and other state, federal and local laws.
• Knowledge of the skills and practices of a peace officer as presented in a certified police academy.
• Knowledge of the safe handling and proper use of firearms, baton and other defensive measures, devices and weapons.
• Knowledge of day-to-day skills and practices as it applies to law enforcement standards.
• Knowledge of civil and criminal rights.
• Ability to maintain calm and self-control in highly stressful, potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment and related items.
• Ability to read training manuals, laws publications, criminal reports, civil reports, memorandums, and other legal documents.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations as necessary to prepare departmental reports, activity reports and civil process reports.
• Ability to write complete, concise, accurate reports, memorandums, and other correspondence.
• Ability to operate assigned vehicles safely in situations of extreme speed and difficult driving conditions such as those encountered during pursuits.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods while performing job tasks.
• Ability to grasp and manipulate with one or both hands protective equipment such as a baton, firearms, flashlight, handcuffs, fire extinguisher and radio equipment.
• Ability to both hear and talk oral communications in person and by radio and telephone.
• Ability to perform duties both inside and out doors in extreme heat and cold.

PREREQUISITES: Must have successfully passed Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Licensing exam. Must pass drug test, psychological, physical and criminal background. (Paid by applicant) Must have valid Texas Drivers License and favorable background record. No previous law enforcement experience required but preferred. Must complete all employee policies and standards set out by Brazoria County.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: The above listed items are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not inclusive of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified.

Benefits

Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent retirement package, which includes: Government Pension through TCDRS with fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement.