Job Title:
DEPUTY CONSTABLE - SERGEANT
Type of Vacancy:
Open Competitive
Job Opening No.:
2500264-3
Job Code:
2160
Work Location:
CONSTABLE-GENERAL FUND
Starting Salary:
$18.0997 Hourly / $37,647 Annually
Pay Grade:
1193
Application Dates:
08/08/2025 - 08/14/2025
Application Times:
Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
NOTE:
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Chief Deputy Constable, performs responsible work in assisting in the serving of legal documents and the execution of court orders. Work involves responsibility for directing a moderate sized group of Deputy Constables in the routine serving of legal papers and execution of court orders such as evictions, seizures, and execution of bench warrants. Irregular hours of work may be necessary in difficult cases. Work is performed in accordance with established laws, rules, regulations, and procedures of the Constable's Office, the City of Baton Rouge, and the State of Louisiana. Performs other work as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, and three years of experience in a responsible law enforcement position in which the primary work assignment involved the execution of a variety of court orders including seizures and evictions.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.)
Certified as a Peace Officer Standard Test (POST) graduate of a law enforcement school.
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
None.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
None.
EXAMINATION
Supervisory Protective Service examination required (may take up to 2 ½ hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at: https://www.brla.gov/261/Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance. *Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11:30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.
APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,647.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
