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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

1.) Applicants must provide *proof of education in order to be considered for this position. *This position requires that applicants possess a valid and current TCOLE license.

2.) Applicants must include a resume with their application in order to be considered for this position.

3.) You must FIRST take the Montgomery County Clerical Test and pass with the required scores before you can submit an application for this position.

Request Clerical Testing: Send request by email to: [email protected] Subject Line: Clerical Testing  Include in body of email: Last name, First name

WATCH YOUR EMAIL: An email with your clerical test invitation will be sent to you. Follow instructions provided in email.*Please allow up to 72 hours for human resource to respond*

TEST TYPE & SCORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:  Typing: Net 22wpm Admin 71% Math 82% Word 71%

Department: Constable Pct 1 

Civil Service: Yes

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am – 5:00 pm (Friday: Closed from 12:00pm – 1:00pm)

Purpose of this position: 

• Perform all duties of a Certified Police Officer, Including but not limited to. 
• Criminal Law Enforcement,
• Crisis Intervention,
• Service of Civil Process
• Traffic Enforcement
• Mental Health Enforcement/Transport Lake Patrol and safety Inspections
• Report Writing, Criminal Investigations
• Court Bailiff, and patrol duties as assigned
• Education of the Community on Public Safety issues related to both Criminal and Civil Matters. 

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements.

• Must be a US Citizen or a Naturalized Citizen. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age. 
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
• A current Texas driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility/insurance are required. 
• Stable credit history and work history are required. 
• Must possess a current TCOLE license. 
• Must pass all phases of testing, background checks, and oral interview process, including the department’s firearm qualification course. 
• No conviction of a Class A misdemeanor or above. 
• No conviction of a Class B misdemeanor in the last 10 years. 
• No conviction of family violence. 
• Must complete Personal History Application (given to applicant after passing all required tests). Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation. 

Primary Job Duties 

• All deputies at Constable Pct. 1 are cross-trained and have the ability and opportunity to work in a variety of divisions (Marine Division; Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Team; Civil/Patrol; Detectives). 
• A potential candidate may be assigned to any one of these areas. 
• All candidates must be willing to accept any assignment to the above divisions. 
• Duty hours vary by position and shift. 
• Candidates must meet the above general qualifications to be considered for employment with the Constable’s Office.
• Traffic Enforcement
• Report Writing
• Warrant Service
• Responding to Calls for Service
• DWI Enforcement
• Evidence Collection
• Operation of County Vehicle to include a boat
• Mental Health /Crisis Intervention Team: Suicidal Prevention Calls, Veterans Crisis Response, Mental Health Transports, Mental Health Warrants, Order of Protective Custody, Mental Health Court Educating Citizens about Mental Health issues. 
• Criminal and Civil Matters: Enforcement and Transport: Arrest (Felony & Misdemeanor); Neighborhood Patrol: Lake Patrol Enforcement, CIT Response, Suicidal Prevention calls, Veterans Crisis Response, Transportation to mental health facility for evaluation, Follow-up Visits, Service of Civil Process of Individuals and Companies: Make Returns to Court: Conduct Tax Sales: Evictions: Seizure of Personal Property: Provide Security of JP courtroom and Tax Sales. 
• Mental Health Transports, Mental Health Warrants, Order of Protective Custody, Mental Health Court, Transportation to mental health facility for evaluations. 
• Participate in Community and Neighborhood Meetings, and Events—any other duties assigned by the Constable’s Office. 

After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.  

Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.