Also called: Deputy Constable, Precinct Constable
An elected or appointed peace officer, common in Texas and a few other states, who serves court papers, enforces warrants, and patrols a precinct.
In Texas, constables and their deputies serve eviction notices and warrants for local courts, patrol neighborhoods, and work traffic, much like sheriff's deputies. In some states the job is small and part-time; in big Texas counties, constable offices have hundreds of deputies.
Estimate from BLS patrol officers in local government.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma, police academy, and state peace officer license; the constable is elected.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS police and detectives, 2025-35.
Low risk for 10 years. E-filing changes paperwork; serving papers, warrants and evictions face to face stays human.
Classes: Government / Civics, Spanish, Speech, Criminal justice CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3051.
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