1000000636.DEPUTY CONSTABLE I.CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 0
Dallas
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Performs licensed peace officer tasks in accordance with State and local laws and the policies and procedures of the Constable’s Office and performs bailiff tasks for the Justice of the Peace. Delivers and executes civil papers to include citations, small claims notices, injunctions, subpoenas, summons and restraining orders. Delivers and executes writs involving garnishment, attachment, execution, habeas corpus, possession, sequestration, restitution, and orders of sale. Delivers and executes warrants for bad checks and peace bonds. Performs arrests and set outs, when warranted. Transfers prisoners to and from jail and the courts. Performs Bailiff tasks for the Justice of the Peace, if needed. Performs other duties as required. Deputy Constable Recruit: A candidate may be considered for a Deputy Constable Recruit at grade 66) with a combination of TCOLE certification, education, and/or work experience that equates to two years. (These minimum qualifications are required prior to the candidate taking the written entry-level law enforcement examination.). Minimum educational requirements: (A) have passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level; or (B) hold a high school diploma. Examples of various combinations of TCOLE certification, education and/or work experience (not inclusive): 1. Without TCOLE: - Two years of law enforcement experience (to include a certified jailer); OR - Thirty hours of college from an accredited college or university with a grade "C" or better in each class. (This candidate would enter an academy upon hire with an estimated completion time of 6 months, then complete 6 months of field training. At the end of twelve (12) months, the employee would become a Deputy Constable I, gr. 66, Step 1). 2. With TCOLE (which equates to six months of work experience), the candidate must possess an additional: - Eighteen (18) months of law enforcement experience; OR - Six (6) months of law enforcement and fifteen hours of college from an accredited college or university with a grade "C" or better in each class. (At the end of twelve (12) months working in the Constable's office, the employee would move to Deputy Constable I , gr. 66, Step 1) 3. With TCOLE Only - If a candidate has only a TCOLE license the candidate can sit for the exam. If the candidate passes the exam and a Constable is interested in hiring the candidate, the person can be hired, but would remain a deputy constable recruit for 2 ½ years, until he/she meets the minimum qualifications of 3 years work experience, then move to Deputy Constable I , gr. 66, Step 1).