Deputy Constable

About the Position

If you are a law enforcement professional with a passion for serving civil and criminal process orders, consider applying to become a Deputy Constable!

The Deputy Constable is an appointed position, working under the direction of the appointing Presiding Constable. As the Deputy Constable, you will assist the Constables and assume total responsibility in their absence. Are you ready to take on specialized enforcement duties? Apply now to take the next step in your career!

About Us

Be part of a team that understands how to reach out to the people. Join the Constables of Maricopa County and execute mandated civil and criminal processes for Maricopa County citizens so they may receive timely, cost-effective, and professional service.

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• AZPOST certification as a law enforcement officer (Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training)
• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Prior police experience
• Skills in dealing with difficult and violent situations

Job Contributions

• Serves all civil processes presented by the Constable or other competent authority, including subpoenas, summons, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, writs of restitution (evictions), and writs of execution (property seizures)
• Seizes property to satisfy court judgments
• Makes civil arrest as ordered by the court
• Attends the Court of the Justice of the Peace to maintain order when needed
• Prepares reports, including criminal supplemental reports and incident reports
• Completes affidavits of service for return to the court of origin
• Interacts with Constable and Justice Court staff

Working Conditions

The Deputy Constable may encounter verbally and physically abusive defendants when serving orders of protection, seizing property, and evicting defendants from their homes and residences. The Deputy Constable may be required to intervene when criminal activity is observed.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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