How to hire a constable

How to hire a constable, step by step

Here's a step-by-step constable hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a constable job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new constable
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a constable, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A constable's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, constables from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of constables.

   Type of Constable	Description	Hourly rate
   Constable	Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators, who are sometimes called agents or special agents, gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.	$12-26
   Police Cadet	Police cadets require multiple police department-relevant skills in traffic control, police reports, public safety, and special events. Those who choose this career will be responsible for participating in training programs that will introduce them to the fundamentals of law enforcement and prepare them for becoming police officers, supporting police operations like traffic control, working on criminal investigation, and performing administrative duties at the station.	$11-22
   Public Safety Officer	Public relations assistants are professionals who are responsible for creating and distributing promotional materials to help clients increase their public image and awareness of their products and services. These assistants are required to help develop and distribute public relations materials such as brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, and sell sheets... Show more	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Emergency Situations
   • Subpoenas
   • Law Enforcement Agencies
   • Cuentas
   • Summons
   • Evictions
   • Arrest Warrants
   • Transport Prisoners
   • Traffic Control
   • Court Orders
   • State Laws
   • Bench Warrants
   • Local Laws

   Responsibilities:

   • Experience in serving subpoenas, recovery orders and arrest warrants.
   • Serve criminal and civil subpoenas, bench warrants, apprehend subjects, execute seizures and eviction notices.
   • Serve warrant for truancy, traffic warrants and evictions.
   • Empower to enforce criminal and civil laws including delivering court summons.
   • Execute civil process, PFA s, and landlord tenant complaints/ evictions.
   • Prepare and finalize all court request documents (payment request, affidavit, summons, order).

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your constable job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A constable can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, constables' average salary in louisiana is 61% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level constables 53% less than senior-level constables.
   • Certifications. A constable with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a constable's salary.

   Average constable salary

   $38,385yearly

   $18.45 hourly rate

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   Entry-level constable salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

4. Writing a constable job description

   A job description for a constable role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a constable job description:

   Constable job description example

   Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid Atlantic, is looking for an experienced Constable to join our Patient Safety Team!
   Schedule
   
   Full-time Night Shift (40 hours/week)
   
   The Public Safety Constable is the front line of the Public Safety Team. The Constable works in an armed capacity to ensure the safety and security of all staff, patients, and visitors, as well as all property owned or operated by Saint Francis Hospital. The Public Safety Constable reports to the Public Safety Supervisor on duty. This position is responsible for providing the highest quality service that aligns with the core values of Saint Francis and Trinity Health. During times of staff shortage or exigent situations, overtime may be requested. As a member of the Public Safety Team, the Public Safety Constable is required to understand and perform the functions of a Public Safety Officer.
   
   **Minimum Qualifications:**
   
   + Highschool diploma or GED required.
   
   + Valid motor vehicle license required with satisfactory driving record. Must be able to obtain Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVO) license within one year of employment.
   
   + Must maintain weapon certifications in accordance with Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section and departmental standards.
   
   + CPR and AED certification required within 6 months of employment.
   
   + Prior law enforcement experience preferred. Must be able to meet the requirements of Constable (State of Delaware) in accordance with Title 10, Chapter 27 of the Delaware Code within 18 months of hire.
   
   + Must have two years experience in the field of law enforcement, security and/or public service (Fire/EMS), or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous hospital experience preferred.
   
   + Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated abilities in crisis management, including willingness and ability to perform alone or as a team member in the management of aggressive or violent behavior.
   
   + Possess the ability to deal tactfully with colleagues, patients and visitors.
   
   + Must obtain IAHSS Advanced Training Certificate or higher within 6 months of employment. Must maintain an Advanced Training Certificate, at a minimum, for the duration of employment.
   
   **We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:**
   
   + Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Benefits start Day 1 of Hire)
   
   + Retirement Savings Program
   
   + Paid Time Off
   
   + Tuition Reimbursement
   
   + Free Parking
   
   + And more!
   
   **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
   
   Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
   
   Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right constable for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your constable job on Zippia to find and recruit constable candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit constables, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new constable

   Once you've found the constable candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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