PART TIME DEPUTY CONSTABLE

PART TIME DEPUTY CONSTABLE

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Waco, TX, TX

Job Type

Part-Time

Department

CONSTABLE - PCT 5

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 5:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

Under close supervision, the Part Time Deputy Constable executes criminal arrest warrants, provides civil processing services throughout the County and works traffic as workload permits. This position enforces all civil and criminal laws of the State of Texas and McLennan County. The Part Time Deputy Constable assists other agencies (e.g. McLennan County Sheriff's Department, City Police, Texas Highway Patrol, University Police, etc.) to protect the citizens of McLennan County and anyone traveling through McLennan County. This position affects the economic and social wellbeing of the citizens of McLennan County.

Essential Functions

• 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
• Confiscates real or personal property by court order for disposal at constable's sale
• Serves warrants and evicts persons from property designated by court order
• Maintains clear records of all attempts to make contact
• Works and coordinates with other officers on the service and execution of civil process documents and arrest warrants
• Ensures the safety and security of the Courthouse staff and visitors
• Oversees courtroom security by screening all participants in the proceedings, including defendants and their families
• Maintains a high-level of security and ensures all proceedings move along in a smooth manner
• Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with regulations and ordinances
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Certification (must not be on probationary status for disciplinary reasons)

Preferred:

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, or related field

SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 1 year of law enforcement experience
• Current and valid Texas driver's license (Class C) and safe driving record
• Possess excellent knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertinent to law enforcement
• Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, inmates, police departments and the public
• Possess excellent physical assessment skills while being able to make independent judgments
• Ability to work alone in potentially dangerous situations
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement related equipment
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Ability to supervise emergency situations, make effective decisions under stressful situations, and direct the use of physical force necessary to protect oneself and others
• Working knowledge of law enforcement guidelines and criminal investigation methods and techniques
• Skill in administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid
• Possess excellent physical assessment skills while being able to make independent judgments

Preferred:

• (BILINGUAL) Fluent Spanish speaking, reading and writing with excellent communication

DISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Supplemental Information

Disqualifiers:

• Undesirable character or reputation
• A felony conviction or felony deferred adjudication against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States
• Conviction including court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B Misdemeanor, or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years
• Arrested for DWI or DUI in the past ten (10) years
• Currently under indictment for any criminal offense
• Sold or manufactured any illegal drugs
• Conviction, guilty plea, or probation for any family violence offense
• Discharge from any military service under less than honorable conditions, or any other characterizations of service indicating bad character

All Employees

o Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community

o Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large

o Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Split between indoor / outdoor activity. Significant contact with the public, persons accused or convicted of crimes, law enforcement and courthouse personnel. Work may involve life-threatening situations, extensive local and possible out-of-town driving.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS: Intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as in the event of chasing and subduing a law violator resisting control. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting, or walking for long periods. Visual perception and discrimination is required as well as being able to isolate and distinguish critical sounds, possibly under various conditions to include dark or crowded environments.

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts.

McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

McLennan County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical with an option to open a Health Saving Account (HSA) with a County-paid contribution of $2000 over a year. We offer dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life and long & short term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care accounts. Employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with a $2.50 County match for every $1.00 of employee contribution. In addition to these benefits we offer 12 paid holidays and a free gym membership program for health plan participants.

• Note: These benefits are for full time McLennan County employees only. Part time Mclennan County employees are only eligible to participate in the Retirement System. Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees recieve a different benefit package through the state.

Employer McLennan County (TX)

Address 214 N. 4th St., Suite 200

Waco, Texas, 76701

Website https://www.mclennanjobs.com