The Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office is a dedicated group of law enforcement professionals who are committed to working with the community to keep Fort Bend County a safe and desirable place to live and work.  Our mission is to partner with the community to solve problems, enforce the law and provide courteous, professional law enforcement service.  Fort Bend County is a great place to work and live!  Join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for enforcing state and county laws and providing patrol coverage for assigned area.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department. 

• Responsible for traffic enforcement and accident investigation in Fort Bend County. 
• Patrols contract area as a deterrent to crime. 
• Assists public within scope of authority. 
• Serves criminal warrants as directed. 
• Conducts property checks on homes and buildings in assigned area. 
• Takes reports and secures and preserves crime scenes. 
• 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.
• Basic TCOLE certification. 
• Firearms proficiency.
• One year job related law enforcement experience. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to interact effectively with the public. 
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

SALARY RANGE: $27.01 - $33.76 hourly based on qualifications; Certification pay available in addition to salary

CLOSING DATE: 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 a wide-range of great benefits including 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 www.fbctx.gov/comply

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

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.