Constable Biography

  Constable John A. Szymanski is a 13 year law enforcement veteran and he currently holds a Master Peace Officer Certificate. John graduated from East Bernard High School and then attended Wharton County Junior College. Initially in 1984, he joined the East Bernard Emergency Medical Services and with that, he began his career in the public safety field. In 1986, he became a member of the East Bernard Volunteer Fire Department and within 2 years, he was elected to the position of captain. In 1987, he attended the paramedic training program at College of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas. While attending College of the Mainland, he worked part-time for the City of Wharton Emergency Medical Service as a Emergency Medical Technician. After successful completion, he was hired full-time as a paramedic with the City of Wharton EMS where he worked for 7 years. While working as a paramedic, he attended the Wharton County Junior College Police Academy in 1990. After successful completion, he started his career in law enforcement as a reserve police officer with Wharton Police Department.

In January 1992, John entered into the race for Constable. It was a three way race and he won outright with 54% of the vote. On April 06, 1992, he was appointed and sworn in to the vacant position of Constable in Wharton County Precinct #2. In 1993 he was again sworn in and he began his first official term as Constable of Precinct #2. The position of Constable was part-time, so from 1993-1996 he continued working as a paramedic with the City of Wharton and part-time as Constable. In 1997, he swapped roles. He was elevated to full-time as Constable and he resigned as paramedic in February of 1997, but continues to work part-time as a paramedic with local EMS providers.

From 1997 to present, John has worked as full-time Constable and currently oversees six Deputy Constable’s and the community service supervisor. It has been both exciting and challenging to be able to oversee and implement the many programs that the constable’s office has seen over the past 12 years. He holds strong beliefs that training for deputies as well as hisself is essential to provide the best quality of service to the citizens of Precinct #2 and Wharton County. During his career, he has obtained over 4500 hours of training in various aspects of law enforcement, emergency medicine and the fire service, which combined with 20 total years in public safety, gives him the knowledge and ability to handle all aspects of the position of Constable. John currently is a instructor with the Wharton County Junior College Police Academy and a past instructor with the Emergency Medical Service Program.

John currently possesses a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement - Master Peace Officer License. In addition he is a Licensed Paramedic, Arson Investigator, Texas Breath Test Operator, Standardized Field Sobreity Test – Practiceioner, Field Training Officer, Swift Water Rescue Technician, Scuba Diver, Certified Basic Volunteer Firefighter.

John is a member of the Justice of the Peace and Constable’s Association of Texas, Texas Municipal Police Association, National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #2500, East Bernard Athletic Booster Club Life Member, East Bernard Chamber of Commerce, East Bernard Volunteer Fire Department, East Bernard Emergency Medical Services, and Wharton Emergency Medical Services.