Deputy Constable - Constable, PCT​/Katy

About the Position

Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office is an accredited law enforcement agency serving the north and northwest portions of Fort Bend County, including Katy, Fulshear, Simonton, Richmond, Rosenberg, and Orchard. Our mission is to partner with the community to solve problems, enforce the law, and provide courteous, professional law‑enforcement service.

• Patrols and detects violations of state laws and local regulations, makes violator contacts, and places violators in custody or issues citations or warnings.
• Patrols contract area with appropriate action to reduce crime, traffic violations, and crashes.
• Conducts personnel, traffic, and criminal investigations: prepares complaints and cases for presentation in court; preserves and presents physical evidence; testifies in court; and reports disposition of cases.
• Serves search and criminal warrants.
• Arrests, processes and transports offenders.
• Performs disaster rescue operations; responds to critical incidents major investigations; cares for the injured; controls crowds; directs traffic.
• Removes debris from roadways; assists stranded motorists; and arranges for transportation, repair or towing services.
• Uses effective methods and resources to apprehend criminals, rescue victims, seize illegal contraband, detect and prevent terrorist attacks, and disrupt criminal organizations.
• Administers first aid in emergency situations, and contacts friends or relatives of deceased or injured individuals as needed.
• Answers inquiries pertaining to legal, policy, or procedural information.
• Plans and participates in safety programs.
• Trains consistently with issued weapons and equipment and maintains all equipment in proper condition.
• Maintains proficiency in use‑of‑force tactics and uses appropriate force to avoid injury to the officer or suspect.
• Required to work irregular hours and long shifts as necessary.
• May interact with individuals with mental and emotional illnesses.
• May be exposed to traumatic situations and graphic material.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• TCOLE Certification or currently enrolled in a TCOLE Police Academy.
• Knowledge of law‑enforcement methods, traffic and criminal laws and regulations, agency policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations, evidence collection and handling, and court systems and procedures.
• Ability to carry out duties with integrity and honesty.
• Ability to decide the appropriate use of force and use of deadly force.
• Ability to deal with situations of extreme stress and danger.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions under stress.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to provide guidance to others.
• Ability to administer first aid.
• Ability to use appropriate physical and defensive tactics.
• Ability to operate law‑enforcement vehicles.
• Ability to use and care for weapons, firearms and equipment.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Automobile, Computer, Photocopier, Firearm, Telephone.

USD hourly $33.60 to $50.40 based on qualifications; certification pay available in addition to salary.

Upon filling position.

All full‑time and part‑time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full‑time employees also enjoy 13 paid holidays per year.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County’s Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.