DEPUTY CONSTABLE I (TESTING)

This announcement serves as notification of registration for the Deputy Constable I - exam.  Candidates must complete the online application in its entirety and upload all required documents for registration.  If you are not registered you will not be eligible to take the written examination.

REGISTRATION LOCATION: ONLINE ONLY HR Jobs Page

REGISTRATION PERIOD: Thursday, March 27, 2025 through Thursday, April10, 2025

Announcement: IRC 25000523

EXAM DATE: Thursday, May 29, 2025

EXAM LOCATION:  Sheriff’s Academy - 8401 S. Polk Street, Dallas, TX 75232

For additional information and Study Guide Click see below link:
https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/HR/exam-study-guides.php

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.

This announcement serves as notification of registration for the Deputy Constable entry-level law enforcement exam. Only applicants who possess a TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education) certification as a Peace Officer will be eligible to take the written examination.  TCOLE certified test candidates must:

(1) Complete an on-line application via the Dallas County website (www.dallascounty.org) Click on Employment.

(2) Meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

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.

1. Delivers and executes civil papers to include citations, small claims notices, injunctions, subpoenas, summons and restraining orders.

2. Delivers and executes writs involving garnishment, attachment, execution, habeas corpus, possession, sequestration, restitution, and orders of sale.

3. Delivers and executes warrants for bad checks and peace bonds.

4. Performs arrests and set outs, when warranted.

5. Transfers prisoners to and from jail and the courts.

6. Performs Bailiff tasks for the Justice of the Peace, if needed.

7. Performs other duties as required.

Education, Experience and Training:
Active TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) certification as a Peace Officer and one of the following combinations: (1) thirty hours of college from an accredited college or university with a grade C or better in each class and one year of law enforcement experience; OR (2) fifteen hours of college from an accredited college or university with a grade C or better in each class and two years of law enforcement experience; OR (3) three years of law enforcement experience.

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).

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effect